{"id":769,"date":"2023-11-13T07:07:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T07:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shinbukan-katorishintoryu.org\/?page_id=769"},"modified":"2026-05-04T09:00:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T09:00:26","slug":"tradition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shinbukan-katorishintoryu.org\/?page_id=769&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"EN – Tradition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tradition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Katori Shinto Ryu is a comprehensive art that instructs in combat, strategy, philosophy, and character development.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training methods include: kenjutsu (swordsmanship), iaijutsu (sword drawing), bojutsu (staff techniques), naginatajutsu (halberd techniques), ryotojutsu (twin swords), kodachijutsu (short sword techniques), sojutsu (spearmanship), jujutsu (unarmed combat) and shurikenjutsu (art of throwing spikes).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies on strategy include gunbaiho (troop movement and positioning), chikujoho (fortifications), jin\u2019ei (troop formation), noroshi (smoke signaling), ninjutsu (espionage), and tenmon chiri fusui based on yin\/yang and five element theory.<\/span><\/p>\n

Below is the lineage of the ryu:<\/p>\n

Founder: Iizasa Choisai Ienao \u2013 Morichika \u2013 Morinobu \u2013 Moritsuna \u2013 Morihide \u2013 Morishige \u2013 Morinobu \u2013 Morinaga \u2013 Morihisa \u2013 Morisada \u2013 Morishige \u2013 Moritsugu \u2013 Morikiyo \u2013 Nagateru \u2013 Moriteru \u2013 Morishige \u2013 Morifusa \u2013 Morisada \u2013 Kumajiro Yamaguchi \u2013 Sakuichiro Hayashi \u2013 Yazaemon Hayashi \u2013 Risuke Otake \u2013 Nobutoshi Otake.<\/p>\n

The name of the ryu has been changed depending on the era. From the time of Yazaemon Hayashi Sensei, the name of the ryu became Tenshinsho-den Katori Shinto Ryu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We not only practice the physical techniques of the art, we also place importance on its traditions, manners and courtesy and pass these down to future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Joining the Tradition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even today, those interested in joining the tradition must sign an oath to the deities of the Katori Shrine.\u00a0This blood oath is a tradition that has been transmitted for generations.\u00a0It ensures that aspiring students understand the correct attitude with which they are expected to approach entry to and study within the tradition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Applicants pledge to uphold the following rules:\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n

Oath to the Supreme Deities<\/span><\/p>\n

On becoming a member of the Tenshinsho-den Katori Shinto Ryu, which has been transmitted by the Great Deity of the Katori Shrine, I herewith affirm my pledge that:<\/span><\/p>\n

– I will not have the impertinence to discuss or demonstrate details of the ryu to either non-members or members, even if they are relatives;<\/span><\/p>\n

– I will not engage in altercations or misuse the art against others;<\/span><\/p>\n

– I will not engage in any kind of gambling or frequent disreputable places;<\/span><\/p>\n

– I will not cross swords with any followers of other martial traditions without authorization.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n