Takeda Ryu Nakamura Ha
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Takeda Ryu Nakamura Ha (literally, "the Nakamura descendant of the Takeda school") is a gendai
(modern) martial art developed by Nakamura Hisashi in the mid to late 20th century.
In 1881, the Koyōsha changed its direction. This time, the declared aims of the Genyōsha were honorable and noble: "to honor the Imperial Family, respect the Empire" and "to guard the rights of the people". However the real aim of genyōsha was the expansion of Japan.
The first head martial arts teacher of the Genyosha dojo was Takeda Tadakatsu (descendant of Takeda Shingen
's father, Takeda Nobutora
), and 41st generation of Takeda. In consequence, the martial arts taught at the Genyosha dojo were: Aiki no Jutsu and Ju Jutsu from the Takeda Family, Ken Jutsu (Shinto Ryu), Jo Jutsu (Muso Shinto Ryu, Uchida Ryu), Tessen Jutsu (variation of Ikkaku Ryu jutte jutsu & Isshin Ryu Kusarigama Jutsu).
At Takeda Tadakatsu's death, Nakamura Aikisai Okichi (born Nakamura Yoshitoshi) received the Takeda's Makimono
and became the 2nd head martial art teacher of the Genyosha dojo. In 1935, Oba Ichio (Oba Sachiyuki), sponsored by Toyama Mitsuru
, became the 3rd head teacher of the Genyosha in Fukuoka prefecture.
After the end of the War and Toyama's death Oba Sensei opened the Dojo (1948) to general public and called its teaching "Takeda Ryu". The ryu was established on the basis of several schools in which Oba Ichio had a menkyo kaiden (Takeda family's aiki no jutsu and ju jutsu, Muso Shinto ryu, Kukishin ryu). He was also involved in the Zen Nihon Butoku Kai (formerly Dai Nippon Butoku Kai) in 1930's and he established the Nihon Budo Renren in 1950s.
In 1953 Nakamura Hisashi was accepted as uchi deshi. In 1956, Nakamura Hisashi went to Tokyo to help Oba sensei in the Seibuden dojo in replacement of Moritomo Kazuo.
Oba Sensei died in 1959, and appointed Moritomo Kazuo Sensei as successor. Moritomo sensei declined the position and appointed Nakamura Hisashi as the next Soke.
Soke Nakamura developed a new way of teaching Aiki no jutsu and called it Aikido (not to be confused with the more common aikido
of Morihei Ueshiba
).
In 1961, Soke Nakamura established the first Aikido dojo at Rikkyo University (Tokyo) and, in 1962, the second Aikido dojo at Nihon University. In 1963 he established the Japanese Federation for Aikido (Nihon Aikido Renmei). Soke Nakamura believed that randori
(free exercises) and shiai (competition) were able to increase physical and mental strength. He organized the first All Japan Aikido Championship (Aiki Yusho Taikai). In 1970, Soke Nakamura changed the name of its organization from Nihon Aikido Renmei to Nihon Sobudo Rengokai. In 1978, Soke Nakamura registered its way of teaching and its budo system as Takeda Ryu Nakamura-Ha.
In 1990, Morimoto Kazuo sensei died, leaving Soke Nakamura as the last teacher of Koryu do Takeda Ryu Bujutsu.
Nowadays, Takeda Ryu Nakamura Ha is taught in Japan by Nihon Sobudo Rengokai (NSR) and Worldwide through the International Sobudo Federation which includes but is not limited to :
all under the lead of Nakamura Soke. In Europe, several other groups have split from the original line: Maroto Ha, Kobilza Ha.
, Iaidō
, Jōdō
, Shugijutsu
, Tachikendo and Shurikenjutsu
.
Techniques are divided in kihon
waza (basic techniques), henka waza (variations) and koryū
waza (old techniques). The school uses competitions (shiai) and randori
as a way of teaching, it is the only way to be close to the true fighting situation. In aikido, the shiai and the randori exist in two different forms. The first one is called sogo and the second tori waza.
In Japanese, sogo means integrated. In this form of practice, opponents wear a leather glove (uchi kote) on ONE hand and hit freely with that hand. They are also allowed to throw and to lock. The tori waza is a technical match where opponents take alternatively the role of uke and tori
.
System.
black belts.
is not a rank, it is a teaching licence delivered by Soke Nakamura to individuals.
Gendai Budo
, meaning "modern martial way", are modern Japanese martial arts which were established after the Meiji Restoration . Koryū are the opposite: ancient martial arts established before the Meiji Restoration.-Scope and tradition:...
(modern) martial art developed by Nakamura Hisashi in the mid to late 20th century.
Takeda Ryu history
The genyōsha (society of the Dark Ocean) was originally founded by Hiraoka Kotarō (1851–1906) and Toyama Mitsuru (1855–1944), and other former samurai of the Fukuoka domain as the "Koyōsha", it agitated for a return to the old feudal order with special privileges and government stipends for the samurai class. The Koyōsha participated in the various ex-samurai uprising against the early Meiji government.In 1881, the Koyōsha changed its direction. This time, the declared aims of the Genyōsha were honorable and noble: "to honor the Imperial Family, respect the Empire" and "to guard the rights of the people". However the real aim of genyōsha was the expansion of Japan.
The first head martial arts teacher of the Genyosha dojo was Takeda Tadakatsu (descendant of Takeda Shingen
Takeda Shingen
, of Kai Province, was a preeminent daimyo in feudal Japan with exceptional military prestige in the late stage of the Sengoku period.-Name:Shingen was called "Tarō" or "Katsuchiyo" during his childhood...
's father, Takeda Nobutora
Takeda Nobutora
was a Japanese daimyo who controlled the Province of Kai, and fought in a number of battles of the Sengoku period. He was the father of the famous Takeda Shingen, who was originally named Harunobu, along with two other sons, Nobushige and Nobukado.Nobutora fought Hiraga Genshin at the Battle of...
), and 41st generation of Takeda. In consequence, the martial arts taught at the Genyosha dojo were: Aiki no Jutsu and Ju Jutsu from the Takeda Family, Ken Jutsu (Shinto Ryu), Jo Jutsu (Muso Shinto Ryu, Uchida Ryu), Tessen Jutsu (variation of Ikkaku Ryu jutte jutsu & Isshin Ryu Kusarigama Jutsu).
At Takeda Tadakatsu's death, Nakamura Aikisai Okichi (born Nakamura Yoshitoshi) received the Takeda's Makimono
Makimono
A Makimono is a Japanese hand scroll, an ink-and-brush painting or calligraphy which is supposed to be held in the hand and unrolls horizontally....
and became the 2nd head martial art teacher of the Genyosha dojo. In 1935, Oba Ichio (Oba Sachiyuki), sponsored by Toyama Mitsuru
Toyama Mitsuru
was a right-wing political leader in early 20th century Japan and founder of the Genyosha nationalist secret society.-Early life:Tōyama was born to a poor samurai family in Fukuoka City in Kyūshū...
, became the 3rd head teacher of the Genyosha in Fukuoka prefecture.
After the end of the War and Toyama's death Oba Sensei opened the Dojo (1948) to general public and called its teaching "Takeda Ryu". The ryu was established on the basis of several schools in which Oba Ichio had a menkyo kaiden (Takeda family's aiki no jutsu and ju jutsu, Muso Shinto ryu, Kukishin ryu). He was also involved in the Zen Nihon Butoku Kai (formerly Dai Nippon Butoku Kai) in 1930's and he established the Nihon Budo Renren in 1950s.
Takeda Ryu Nakamura-Ha history
Nakamura Hisashi born the 18th March 1932 in Nagano and went in his aunt home in 1949. He entered in 1950 the Yamagura Dojo of Oba sensei that had been opened to general public for one year. The arts thought by Oba sensei where: Aiki no Jutsu, Ju Jutsu Kenpo, Ken Jutsu, Batto Jutsu, Jo Jutsu, Shugi Jutsu and Shuriken Jutsu.In 1953 Nakamura Hisashi was accepted as uchi deshi. In 1956, Nakamura Hisashi went to Tokyo to help Oba sensei in the Seibuden dojo in replacement of Moritomo Kazuo.
Oba Sensei died in 1959, and appointed Moritomo Kazuo Sensei as successor. Moritomo sensei declined the position and appointed Nakamura Hisashi as the next Soke.
Soke Nakamura developed a new way of teaching Aiki no jutsu and called it Aikido (not to be confused with the more common aikido
Aikido
is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as "the Way of unifying life energy" or as "the Way of harmonious spirit." Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to...
of Morihei Ueshiba
Morihei Ueshiba
was a famous martial artist and founder of the Japanese martial art of aikido. He is often referred to as "the founder" or , "Great Teacher".-Early years:Morihei Ueshiba was born in Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan on December 14, 1883....
).
In 1961, Soke Nakamura established the first Aikido dojo at Rikkyo University (Tokyo) and, in 1962, the second Aikido dojo at Nihon University. In 1963 he established the Japanese Federation for Aikido (Nihon Aikido Renmei). Soke Nakamura believed that randori
Randori
is a term used in Japanese martial arts to describe free-style practice. The term literally means "chaos taking" or "grasping freedom," implying a freedom from the structured practice of kata. Randori may be contrasted with kata, as two potentially complementary types of training.The exact meaning...
(free exercises) and shiai (competition) were able to increase physical and mental strength. He organized the first All Japan Aikido Championship (Aiki Yusho Taikai). In 1970, Soke Nakamura changed the name of its organization from Nihon Aikido Renmei to Nihon Sobudo Rengokai. In 1978, Soke Nakamura registered its way of teaching and its budo system as Takeda Ryu Nakamura-Ha.
In 1990, Morimoto Kazuo sensei died, leaving Soke Nakamura as the last teacher of Koryu do Takeda Ryu Bujutsu.
Nowadays, Takeda Ryu Nakamura Ha is taught in Japan by Nihon Sobudo Rengokai (NSR) and Worldwide through the International Sobudo Federation which includes but is not limited to :
- ESR European Sobudo Rengokai led by Okuden Shihan Nibogu Igen Minamoto no Takemitsu
- NSR (Nihon Sobudo Rengokai) Europe Africa led by Okuden Shihan Debo Ohgen Minamoto no Harumitsu (Valmy Debot)
- Budo Institut led by Walter Schwenk
all under the lead of Nakamura Soke. In Europe, several other groups have split from the original line: Maroto Ha, Kobilza Ha.
Takeda Ryu Nakamura Ha Sobudo
Seven disciplines are taught inside the Takeda Ryu Nakamura Ha Sobudo. These disciplines are Aikido, JukenpoJukenpo
is a Japanese martial art. Its name can be translated as "the Way of the soft fist" or "the soft boxing".-History:Jukenpo is thought to draw its origins from a combination of Jūjutsu, Aikinojutsu principles and the Chinese boxing arts...
, Iaidō
Iaido
is a modern Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard...
, Jōdō
Jodo
, meaning "the way of the jō", or is a Japanese martial art using short staffs called jō. The art is similar to bōjutsu, and is strongly focused upon defense against the Japanese sword. The jō is a short staff, usually about 3 to 5 feet long...
, Shugijutsu
Shugijutsu
Shugijutsu is a Japanese martial art which uses short sticks. It is a part of jōdō. The techniques where used by farmers in the Kai Province , the land of the Takeda, when they had to fight against thieves and bandits. They picked up any stick available and defended themselves...
, Tachikendo and Shurikenjutsu
Shurikenjutsu
is a general term describing the traditional Japanese martial arts of throwing shuriken, which are small, hand-held weapons used primarily by the shinobi in feudal Japan, such as metal spikes bō shuriken, circular plates of metal known as hira shuriken, and knives .Shurikenjutsu was usually taught...
.
Techniques are divided in kihon
Kihon
is a Japanese term meaning "basics" or "fundamentals." The term is used to refer to the basic techniques that are taught and practiced as the foundation of most Japanese martial arts....
waza (basic techniques), henka waza (variations) and koryū
Koryu
is a Japanese word that is used in association with the ancient Japanese martial arts. This word literally translates as "old school" or "traditional school"...
waza (old techniques). The school uses competitions (shiai) and randori
Randori
is a term used in Japanese martial arts to describe free-style practice. The term literally means "chaos taking" or "grasping freedom," implying a freedom from the structured practice of kata. Randori may be contrasted with kata, as two potentially complementary types of training.The exact meaning...
as a way of teaching, it is the only way to be close to the true fighting situation. In aikido, the shiai and the randori exist in two different forms. The first one is called sogo and the second tori waza.
In Japanese, sogo means integrated. In this form of practice, opponents wear a leather glove (uchi kote) on ONE hand and hit freely with that hand. They are also allowed to throw and to lock. The tori waza is a technical match where opponents take alternatively the role of uke and tori
Tori (martial arts)
is a term used in Japanese martial arts to refer to the executor of a technique in partnered practice. The term "tori" comes from the verb , meaning "to take", "to pick up", or "to choose"....
.
Ranking System
There are two ranking systems in Takeda Ryu Nakamura Ha Sobudo, Kyudaho System and MenkyoMenkyo
is a Japanese term meaning "license". It refers to the permission of education system for practitioners of various Japanese arts and ways in order to maintain traditions within the ryū...
System.
Kyudaho System (Kyu/Dan ranks)
This ranking system uses colored belts and Dan (rank)Dan (rank)
The ranking system is a Japanese mark of level, which is used in modern fine arts and martial arts. Originally invented in a Go school in the Edo period, this system was applied to martial arts by Kanō Jigorō, the founder of judo and later introduced to other East Asia countries.In the modern...
black belts.
| Belt Color | Rank |
|---|---|
| White | 8th Kyu |
| 7th Kyu | |
| 6th Kyu | |
| 5th Kyu | |
| 4th Kyu | |
| Brown | 3rd Kyu |
| 2nd Kyu | |
| Blue | 1st Kyu |
| Black | 1st Dan |
| 2nd Dan | |
| 3rd Dan | |
| 4th Dan | |
| 5th Dan | |
| 6th Dan | |
| 7th Dan | |
| 8th Dan | |
| 9th Dan (only an honorary title) |
Menkyo System
The MenkyoMenkyo
is a Japanese term meaning "license". It refers to the permission of education system for practitioners of various Japanese arts and ways in order to maintain traditions within the ryū...
is not a rank, it is a teaching licence delivered by Soke Nakamura to individuals.
| Menkyo Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Shoden Menkyo | Shoden Kyohan |
| Chuden Menkyo | Chuden Kyohan |
| Joden Menkyo | Joden Shihan |
| Okuden Menkyo | Okuden Shihan |
| Kaiden Menkyo | Kaiden Shihan |
Danshinsa (examinations)
Every discipline has particular rules for examination but there are always two steps :- The first step is a playoff Shiai : all the candidates are required to participate to the playoff. To be allowed to go to the final test, the candidate should obtain three wins or at least two wins and one draw against opponents of the same rank. The successful candidates are then admitted to the next event.
- The second step is the technical test : the groups of kataKatais a Japanese word describing detailed choreographed patterns of movements practised either solo or in pairs. The term form is used for the corresponding concept in non-Japanese martial arts in general....
are drawn at random within the related rank's kata. In this test, the main criteria are precision, quality of execution, dynamic and spirit. If the presentation meets these criteria, the candidates are promoted to higher.