Author: Liam Keeley. Originally posted on Facebook on on the 11th, 12th, and 13th May, 2021 This is what I wrote recently in response to the question WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE ARE THE ESSENTIAL TEACHINGS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE KORYU? I made a list of points which seem to fall quite naturally into three…
KENJUTSU Like the “Iai,”the Omote Kenjutsu is divided into Jo, Ha, and Kyu. Actually, Jo, Ha, Kyu can refer to a group of kata, timing within a single kata, or even a single move inside a kata. Here I will concentrate on the Jo level with reference to a group of kata. JO LEVEL…
We finally have a place to appropriately store our weapons! A big thank you to Tim Bathhurst and David Pullen for contributing their time and expertise.
To Buko or not to Buko? I have had several prospective students e-mail me saying they were interested in doing both Tatsumi ryu and Toda-ha Buko ryu. I always explain that I didn’t allow people to start in two koryu at the same time, and that they would have to make a choice. While some…
Tatsumi ryu and Tai Chi: A Comparison One of our new prospective students expressed interest in starting Tai Chi and Tatsumi ryu at the same time, and this essay originated in an e-mail to give them some idea of the differences and similarities between the two arts so that, at least in theory, they would…
THE TATSUMI RYU MINDSET In the video below, Kato Hiroshi Sensei, 22nd Headmaster of Tatsumi ryu, explains the Tatsumi ryu teachings on mindset. There are seven things to avoid. These are: KYO 驚く Odoroku Do not allow yourself to be surprised KU 恐れる Osoreru Do not give in to fear GI 疑う Utagau Do not…