Samurai Etiquette DVD with Ryumon Yamato
Wisdom of Samurai to Demonstrate Power to Overcome
Those who control close combat control everything.
Etiquette is formality and protocol, yet a samurai always anticipates surprise attacks, mastering etiquette that includes defensive and retaliatory postures. By performing spontaneous, instinctive actions and executing sincere bowing, one can enhance martial skill and attain ultimate strength. The samurai’s etiquette, based on the Kogasawara-ryu etiquette dating back to the Muromachi period, incorporates martial principles, evolving into unique sword etiquette. It is a path that respects the original intent and dignity of etiquette while being constructed through defensive movements against adversaries, resonating with the teaching of “winning without drawing the sword.”
Contents:
Standing Techniques (Tachiwaza)
- Stance (Jin Dachi)
- Bowing (Hai Rei)
- Raised Bow (Keiyo Rei)
- Simplified Bow (Ryakushiki Rei)
- Handling within the Hand (Sabaki Te no Uchi)
- Standing Handling (Closed Foot Stance) (Tachi Sabaki Heisoku Dachi)
- Free Handling (Jizai Sabaki)
- Standing Handling (Pulling Stance/Stepping Stance/Horse-Riding Stance) (Tachi Sabaki Hiki Dachi/Fumi Dachi/Kiba Dachi)
- Standing Handling (Remaining Spirit/Continued Step) (Tachi Sabaki Zanshin/Tsugi Ashi)
- Standing Handling (Transformation) (Tachi Sabaki Henten)
- Principles of Standing Techniques (Tachiwaza no Riai)
Sitting Techniques (Iwaza)
- Withdrawing Bow (Hikae Rei)
- True Bow (Shin no Rei)
- Boundary Bow (Kekkai Rei)
- Sitting Cross-Legged (Agura)
- Sitting Handling (Isabaki)
- Principles of Sitting Techniques (Iwaza no Riai)
Jin Dachi Suiko (Jin Dachi Sleeping Tiger)
Featuring:
Yamato Ryumon Born in 1956. Grasped a real sword at the age of 3 and entered the world of Iaido. Raised under the All Japan Iaido Federation of the 20th generation headmaster of Muso Shinden Eishin-ryu, Kono Hyakuren. After serving as a director of the Japan Iaido Federation, he established the precursor to the current Muso-kan, the Yamato Club, in 1991. In 1997, he founded Muso-kan and began teaching. In 1998, he founded the knockout Kendo style “Token.” In 2008, he developed “Bushitore” focusing on samurai etiquette and handling. In 2009, he initiated the “Bushitore” project. He continues to strive daily to revive the soul of the samurai in modern times. Representative of Muso-kan. Founder of Token. Seventh dan Iaido instructor.
Language: Japanese with English subtitles
Run time:Â 60 min.
SPD-8611