Tuesday, March 17, 2026

2026 Japan: Kobudo Kyokai Taikai (IV)

 Hoki-Ryu Iaido.  This falls within the larger family of Iaijutsu, of which I am a practitioner:




Tamiya-ryu Iaido.  Also within the larger family of Iaijutsu:



Yagyu Shingen Ryu, another armored style.  I do not believe I have seen any armored styles in person prior to this year, and now I have seen two:










Yaguy Shinkage Ryu?  Next year, I will remember to take a picture of the display:



Negshi-Ryu Shuriken Jutsu.  Contrary to popular belief, throwing spikes/darts like these were just as a common as the "Ninja stars" of modern martial arts movies.





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