The Martial Art Legacy of Legendary Swordsman Tsukahara Bokuden, Presented by the 21st Generation Head of Bokuden-ryu Jujutsu, Kai Kuniyuki Taishin

Tsukahara Bokuden traveled across Japan, imparting his swordsmanship skills, leaving a profound impact. Continuing the tradition of Bokuden-ryu passed down in Matsumoto Domain (modern-day Nagano Prefecture), Kai Kuniyuki Taishin, under the belief that "martial arts are unified," diligently practiced various martial disciplines. He walks the path of refinement and dedication as a martial artist born in the era of warfare. Here lies the ancient techniques born from that time.

Included Content:

• Forms (Seated Forms)

  • Sashi Ai
  • Hien
  • Enbi Kiridome
  • Suritsuke
  • Mukozume

• Middle-Level Drawing Forms

  • Sokuzato Hidari (Immediate Left Sword)
  • Sokuzato Migi (Immediate Right Sword)
  • Toiri
  • Kobin
  • Koryu
  • Mijin
  • Mukozume
  • Nukigata Sayu (Left and Right Drawing Forms)
  • Nukigata Shiho (Four-sided Drawing Forms)
  • Shihozume Nuki (Four-sided Sweep Drawing)
  • Mata Shihozume no Nuki (Additional Four-sided Sweep Drawing)

• Advanced Principles

  • Waki Nito Omote Gata (Side-by-side Two Swords, Front Form)
  • Waki Nito Henka 1 (Side-by-side Two Swords, Transformation 1)
  • Waki Nito Henka 2 (Side-by-side Two Swords, Transformation 2)
  • Muko Nito Kihon Gata (Face-to-face Two Swords, Basic Form)
  • Muko Nito Henka (Face-to-face Two Swords, Transformation)
  • Shihozume Harai (Four-sided Sweep)
  • Shiho Nuki Kihon Gata (Four-sided Drawing, Basic Form)
  • Shiho Nuki Henka (Four-sided Drawing, Transformation)

• Quick Drawing Method (Basics)

  • Hayanuki Ho (Kihon)

• Oral Transmission Drawing Techniques

  • Shinobi Nuki (Stealth Drawing)
  • Ichi Haya Soku (First Swift Action)
  • Ni Haya Soku (Second Swift Action)

• Itto Muhen (Unchanging Single Sword)

  • Itto Muhen 7 dan (7th Level of Unchanging Single Sword)
  • Gyaku Kiriage Muhen (Reverse Cutting Unchanging)
  • Suihei Muhen (Horizontal Unchanging)
  • Itto Muhen Henka (Unchanging Single Sword Transformation)
  • Gyaku Kiriage Muhen Henka (Reverse Cutting Unchanging Transformation)
  • Suihei Muhen Henka (Horizontal Unchanging Transformation)
  • Fukugo Tanren Ho (Complex Training Method)

• Issun Sanjaku no Koto (Short Sword Techniques)

  • Issun Sanjaku no Koto (Short Sword Techniques)
  • Issun Sanjaku no Koto Beppo (Alternative Short Sword Techniques)
  • Issun Sanjaku no Koto 2
  • Issun Sanjaku no Koto 2 Beppo
  • Issun Sanjaku no Koto 3
  • Issun Sanjaku no Koto 3 Beppo
  • Issun SanJaku no Koto 4

• Sanjaku Issun no Koto (Three-foot Short Sword Techniques)

  • Sanjaku Issun no Koto 1
  • Sanjaku Issun no Koto 2
  • Sanjaku Issun no Koto 3

Featured:

Kai Kuniyuki Taishin
Born July 1943 in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture. He began studying karate at age 13, embarking on an unending pursuit of martial arts. His extensive training includes Okinawa Goju-ryu Karate, Shindo Muso-ryu Jojutsu, Mugai Ryu Iai Hyodo, Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu Iai Heiho, Yoseikan Aikido, Ryukyu Kobujutsu, Jujutsu, and various ancient martial arts. Since 1983, he has served as an international martial arts federation lecturer, conducting annual instructional tours in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and hosting numerous international practitioners for training. In June 1991, he became president of the World Martial Arts Federation, later serving as chairman of the International Martial Arts Promotion Association. He continues to actively promote the global dissemination of Japanese martial arts. Kai Kuniyuki Taishin is the 21st generation head of Bokuden-ryu Jujutsu Koshi Kaiso.