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**Asayama Ichiden-ryu Heiho** was founded by the martial artist Asayama Ichidensai Shigeaki during the Tensho and Keicho eras. During the Edo period, it became a major school boasting 7,000 disciples.
Its characteristics strongly retain the elements of Katchu Heiho (armored swordsmanship), with stances and footwork derived from the battlefield and techniques based on the assumption of facing an opponent wearing armor. Furthermore, the school is famous for being adopted by the police during the Meiji era. Today, various martial arts such as Ken (sword), Bo (staff), Jo (short staff), Iai (quick-draw), Kama (sickle), and Taijutsu (body arts) continue to be passed down.
In this DVD, the 22nd Soke (Grandmaster), Nobuhide Seki, carefully explains these practical principles. He provides clear explanations for the meanings and reasons behind classical martial arts that are difficult to understand by observation alone, such as:* **[Suri (Sliding) and Maki (Winding)]**: Maximizing the use of the weapon's shape.* **[Nisun Gofun no Kage (The Shadow of 2.5 Inches)]**: Performing defense and attack simultaneously.* **[Principles of Combat]**: Delving into the psychological warfare with the opponent.
Furthermore, Soke Seki is not only a master of classical martial arts but also a highly skilled practitioner who has won the All Japan Iaido Championship and the All Japan Jodo Championship multiple times and holds a 5th Dan in Kendo. Consequently, not only the principles but also the various techniques are presented with great persuasiveness, making this content an excellent reference for all practitioners studying and exploring martial arts.
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### **Contents**
* **Description of the School*** Overview of Establishment / Characteristics of Techniques / Status of Succession* **Basic Explanation of Kenjutsu*** How to Grip the Tsuka (Handle) / How to Align the Swords / The Movement of Kirikomi / The Intent Behind Kirikomi* **Utilizing the Curvature of the Sword*** Basic Technique 1: Suri (Sliding)* Basic Technique 2: Maki (Winding)* Kata: Sujikai (Demonstration)* Kata: Sujikai (Explanation)* **Ashisabaki (Footwork) and Tai-sabaki (Body Movement)*** Irimidome* Nisun Gofun no Kage (The Shadow of 2.5 Inches)* Hassun (Kodachi/Short Sword)* **Explanation of Jojutsu*** Hitotsume / Futatsume / Mitsume / Yotsume* **Kuden (Oral Traditions) and Principles of Combat*** Utau Utawaseru (Singing and Making Sing)* Principles of the Tsuba (Handguard)* Katchu Kenjutsu (Armored) and Suhada Kenjutsu (Unarmored)* **Iaijutsu*** How to Draw the Sword* Hitotsume / Futatsume / Mitsume* **Soke Demonstration*** Kenjutsu / Kamajutsu 1 / Kamajutsu 2
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### **Instructor/Supervisor: Nobuhide Seki**22nd Soke of Asayama Ichiden-ryu Heiho. Born in 1972. Studied Kendo and Iaido from early childhood. In 2004, he became the 22nd Soke of Asayama Ichiden-ryu Heiho. He holds the ranks of All Japan Kendo Federation Iaido Kyoshi 8th Dan, Jodo Renshi 7th Dan, and Kendo 5th Dan. Member of the Nihon Kobudo Shinkokai (Society for the Promotion of Japanese Classical Martial Arts). Associate member of the Nihon Kobudo Kyokai (Nippon Budokan). Multiple-time winner of both the All Japan Iaido Championship and the All Japan Jodo Championship. 15th Generation Shihan of Heiden Muhi-ryu Iaijutsu and Shihan of Muso Shinden Iai Hayashizaki Shigenobu-ryu Tsumeai.
**Instructional Assistant:** Kaichi Tsukada**Cooperation:** Asayama Ichiden-kai (Keita Kurosawa)
| Product # | B09GJMFNVT |
|---|---|
| Weight | 80 g |
| Product package size | 13 x 19 x 1 cm |
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