Tsuji Gettan Sukemochi
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Tsuji Gettan Sukemochi (sometimes read as Shukeshige) (1648-1728) was a Japanese swordsman who founded the kenjutsu
of Mugai-ryū
in 1695. Tsuji Gettan was born in Masugimura, Omi
(Shiga prefecture) as the second son to a local samurai. At the age of 13, Gettan was sent to Kyoto
to train under the revered sensei Yamaguchi Bokushinsai's Yamaguchi-ryū.
Gettan trained with Yamaguchi for thirteen years, receiving Menkyo Kaiden, full-transmission, of Yamaguchi-ryū at the age of twenty-six, in 1674.
, warrior's pilgrimage, confining himself at Mt. Atago in Kyoto
and Mt. Aburahidake in the Omi
.
Having pursued time as a Shugyōsha, Gettan traveled to Edo
where he decided to open up his own dojo in the Kojimachi
district. While he was incredibly talented with the sword, there were no būshi enrolled at his school.
Kenjutsu
, meaning "the method, or technique, of the sword." This is opposed to kendo, which means the way of the sword. Kenjutsu is the umbrella term for all traditional schools of Japanese swordsmanship, in particular those that predate the Meiji Restoration...
of Mugai-ryū
Mugai-ryu
is a Japanese koryū martial art school founded by in 23rd June 1680.- History :The founder of Mugai ryu, Tsuji Gettan Sukemochi 辻月丹資茂 was born to Tsuji Yadayū descendant of Sasaki Takadzuna, in the second year of Keihan ,in the Miya-mura-aza village area 宮村字 of Masugi 馬杉, in the Kōka-gun district...
in 1695. Tsuji Gettan was born in Masugimura, Omi
Omi
was an ancient Japanese hereditary title denoting rank and political standing that, along with muraji, was reserved for the most powerful clans during the Kofun period...
(Shiga prefecture) as the second son to a local samurai. At the age of 13, Gettan was sent to Kyoto
Kyoto
is a city in the central part of the island of Honshū, Japan. It has a population close to 1.5 million. Formerly the imperial capital of Japan, it is now the capital of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as a major part of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto metropolitan area.-History:...
to train under the revered sensei Yamaguchi Bokushinsai's Yamaguchi-ryū.
Gettan trained with Yamaguchi for thirteen years, receiving Menkyo Kaiden, full-transmission, of Yamaguchi-ryū at the age of twenty-six, in 1674.
Inception of Swordplay
For some reason, perhaps feeling unskilled, or searching for a way to test out his prowess, Tsuji Gettan went on a musha shugyōMusha shugyo
is a samurai warrior's quest or pilgrimage. The concept is similar to Knight Errantry in feudal Europe. A warrior, called a shugyōsha, would wander the land practicing and honing his skills without the protection of his family or school. Possible activities include training with other schools,...
, warrior's pilgrimage, confining himself at Mt. Atago in Kyoto
Kyoto
is a city in the central part of the island of Honshū, Japan. It has a population close to 1.5 million. Formerly the imperial capital of Japan, it is now the capital of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as a major part of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto metropolitan area.-History:...
and Mt. Aburahidake in the Omi
Omi
was an ancient Japanese hereditary title denoting rank and political standing that, along with muraji, was reserved for the most powerful clans during the Kofun period...
.
Having pursued time as a Shugyōsha, Gettan traveled to Edo
Edo
, also romanized as Yedo or Yeddo, is the former name of the Japanese capital Tokyo, and was the seat of power for the Tokugawa shogunate which ruled Japan from 1603 to 1868...
where he decided to open up his own dojo in the Kojimachi
Kojimachi
is a neighborhood in Chiyoda, Tokyo.Prior to the arrival of Tokugawa Ieyasu, it was known as . The area developed as townspeople settled along the Kōshū Kaidō. In 1878 Kōjimachi became a ward in the city of Tokyo. It was the forerunner of Chiyoda which is now a special ward.The Kōjimachi ward was...
district. While he was incredibly talented with the sword, there were no būshi enrolled at his school.