Tenjin Shinyo-ryu (NOTE: the correct spelling is TENJIN not Tenji in the translated Japanese English language)

Is classified as a Koryu(traditional)form of Jujutsu that was founded by Iso Mataemo Minamoto no Masatari in the 1830's. Once a very popular jujutsu system in Japan, among the famous students Jigoro Kano that gave rise to the modern day Judo, and Ueshiba,M. the founder of Aikido. Dr. Jigoro Kano (嘉納 治五郎 Kanō Jigorō, 1860 in Kobe, Japan - 1938) is the founder of Judo. ...

Essentially Tenjin Shinyo ryu is the amalgamation of two separate systems of Jujutsu, the Yoshin-ryu and Shinto-ryu. The distinctive feature of this particluar school is the use of atemi or strikes to disrupt the balance of the opponent and, a more flexible and flowier movement of the body. The older school of Jujutsu employs large and slower movements, this is to mimick the use of armour in the battlefield, Tenjin shinyo ryu was developed after the period of civil war, thus without armor the movements became faster, more strikes aimed at human vital points and meridians exposed(without armor)are used. Shinto-ryu can refer to several styles of classical Japanese swordsmanship used by the samurai: Katori Shinto-ryu Kashima Shinto-ryu or to some other martial art: Shinto Muso-ryu, a school of jojutsu Shindo-ryu, a modern style of karate See also koryu Note that the spellings shinto and...

The trainning methodology, as with all koryu systems, is kata based or a form of re-aranged fighting. Students learns the specific subtleties, or the more hidden meaning of the form, through the continuous repetitions of the Katas. There are over 130 kata of this classical jujutsu, unarmed combat teaching from seated positions, standing positions, weapons defence, and also includes special healing methods and resuscitation (kappou).

Certain Katas are subject to secrecy, due to the nature of lethal effects and subject of martial traditions. For example the Kappou or ressuciation techniques, were a secret, however T.Kubota sensei now teaches at Kondokan to the leading Judo teachers at the seminars.

Toshihiro Kubota sensei

The school is headed by Toshihiro Kubota sensei, residing in Tokyo, Japan. He is the last remaining teacher of Tenjin Shinyo-Ryu in Japan, he also holds 7th dan in Judo. In his seventies, still actively participates in the teaching of the art, three times a week. Apart from locals, his students are from far ranging countries such as Australia,Germany,Israel,and England.

There are official overseas schools located in Australia, England, with teachers who hold the Menkyo Teaching License, given by T.Kubota sensei.

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