神傳不動流
Shinden Fudō Ryū may have been founded in the middle of the 12th century by Genpachiro Temeyoshi. However, others claim it was founded by Izumo Kanja Yoshiteru. Regardless of the exact founding, the Shinden Fudō Ryū had significant influence in the development of Japanese martial arts. For instance, in more modern times Kuki Takei from the Kuki family of Kukishin Ryu studied Shinden Fudō Ryū under Toda Shinryuken Masamitsu. Takenaka Tetsunoke, senior student of Kano Jigoro, the founder of Judo, was at one time a student at the Shinden Fudō Ryū dojo also lead by Toda Shinryuken Masamitsu.
Shinden Fudō means “immovable teachings transmitted by the gods.” This tradition is broken into two categories of training including the Jūtaijutsu (柔体術) and the Dakentaijutsu (打拳体術). Each category has it’s own specific fighting characteristic and both possess entirely separate manuscripts of curricula.
Description of Technique
Jūtaijutsu, 柔体術
Composed of 47 orthodox forms, Shinden Fudō Ryū Jūtaijutsu emphasizes specific principles of extreme joint manipulation and take downs. This type of Jūjutsu is progressively different than modern systems, as the unique variable of each kata is meant to overcome specific areas of an opponent’s body with natural use of counter-leverage, gravity and momentum.
Dakentaijutsu, 打拳体術
Composed of 28 orthodox forms, Shinden Fudō Ryū Dakentaijutsu employs a methodology of receiving attacks with rapid countering patterns of simultaneous striking, joint leveraging and take downs. The principles of these kata are meant to reinforce muscle memory that build efficient and evolved methods of devastating an opponent with each counter application. This type of Jūjutsu emphasizes natural flow of movement and limited use of force by the practitioner.
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