Toyama Ryu Japanese Swordsmanship
In 1867
the samurai class was abolished in Japan. The Meiji Restoration
redefined the class system and brought Japan into the modern era. To
most people the Samurai are a footnote in history or larger than life
figures on the cinema screen. The Samurai are gone, but their spirit
lives on. Men and women from Japan and around the world are dedicated
to keeping their legacy alive. This website is dedicated to the spirit
of swordsmanship both past and present. It's purpose is to educate the
public and promote Japanese Swordsmanship.
Toyama Ryu Batto Do is a Japanese sword art established in 1925. It was
formed by a committee, the senior authority being Nakayama Hakudo who was the
16th soke of the Shimomura-faction of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu iaido. This art
draws its techniques and philosophy from the expert swordsmen and their styles
of that era. It’s roots may be Omori Ryu Tachi Iai or the tachi waza of Muso
Jikiden Eishin Ryu. It embodies the art of drawing and using the single sword
from a standing posture. It teaches not only drawing and cutting techniques, but
also the mental and spiritual aspects which governed the daily lives of
swordsmen long ago.
Toyama Ryu is based on the practical application of the sword as a weapon. It
consists of basic cutting techniques, basic kata, advanced two man kata and a
variety of specific cutting patterns. It places significant emphasis on the
importance of actual cutting with the sword and understanding the intricate
details. It focuses on not only the physical details of every action involved in
using the sword, but also the mental and spiritual meaning which also must play
an equal part in understanding the sword as was once done long ago.
You can call our art Toyama Ryu Battodou, Battodo, Batto do, or Batto Jutsu. It
is all about the practical use of the Japanese sword! The Konjaku Kioi
Dojo is located in St Petersburg Florida. We are dedicated to supporting
students of Japanese Swordsmanship in the Tampa / St Pete area. We also
offer Saturday classes for students who live in Florida and don't have a local
dojo.
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