JODO
Shinto Muso-ryu or Shindo Muso-ryu most commonly known as Jodo, is a koryu (old school) of jojutsu, teaching the art of handlng the Japanese quarterstaff jo. It was founded by samurai Muso Gonnosuke katsukichi in the early 1600s and according to legend, first put to use in a duel with Miyamoto Musashi. The original art created by Muso Gonnosuke has evolved and been added upon ever since its inception and up to modern times. Jodo or Jojutsu is a Japanese martial art using staves (Jo), similar to bojutsu, in defense against the Japanese sword. The jo staff is usually about 3 to 5 feet (0.9 to 1.5 m) long, about the average length of a walking stick.
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IAIDO
Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido approximately “the art of mental presence and immediate reaction”, is a Japanese martial art associated with smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard or saya, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard or saya. Modern day Iaido exponents typically use an iaito for practice. Beginners may use a bokuto while the more advanced practioner might use a shinken (sharpened sword). Hayashizaki (jinsuke) Shigenobu is generally credited with establishing the influence and popularity of Iaido, early in the sixteenth century.
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KENDO
Kendo or “the way of the sword”, is the martial art of Japanese fencing kendo developed from traditional techniques of Japanese swordsmanship known as kenjutsu. Kendo is a physically and mentally challenging activity that combines strong martial arts values with sporting-like physical elements. Practioners of kendo are called kendoka (one who practices kendo) or kenshi (swordsman). Kendo is practiced using “swords” made of split bamboo called shinai and extensive protective amour (bogu) is worn to protect specified target are as on the head and body. Kendoka also use bokuto (wooden swords) to practice set form known as kata.
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Sports Chanbara
Sports Chanbara was developed by Tanabe Tetsundo Sensei and some of most influential martial artist and swordsmen in Japan, Goshindo or more commonly known as chanbara, modernized the “art of combat practice” utilizing traditional ways and techniques. Practiced with padded weapons which satisfy the highest standards of the martial arts, these weapons are designed to allow users to spar easily and train 100 percent of their strength and speed, without fear of pain, while capturing all rigors of the full-contact experience. Great fun for all ages and parents can practice side-by-side with their children, as they safely work out together.
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