Tessen (iron fan)

[Daruma]

I am curious, could anyone tell me anything About Koryu Ryuha that have Tessen Jutsu as part of their curriculum?

I have learned so far that it is included in -

1. Yagyu Shingan Ryu

2. Takanouchi Ryu

3. Araki Ryu

Can anyone elaborate on this, i am also keen to find some resources that deal with the subject. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[Don Cunningham]

I cover tessen-jutsu in my book, Secret Weapons of Jujutsu. The paperback edition by Charles Tuttle Publishing is available in most bookstores, although I've heard they have nearly sold the entire first printing. There are a few hardcover editions still available through my website, eBudostore.com (http://www.ebudostore.com)

[Richard Elias]

Yanagi ryu also has tessen and jutte and have just completed a video that includes both.

We just got them in on Wednesday from the duplicator, turned out pretty nice.

You can get the video through Bugei.

[Walker]

Rich doesn’t lie. Just saw the video and it is quite nice. Not as expansive as K4, but interesting as always.

Rich, John, and Joe rock! :D






(now where’s my five bucks guys :eek: )

[Richard Elias]

You received your five bucks by the special "preferred customer" rate I was able to arrange for you through my connection to the owner of the Dragon Video Library. Normally you only get that rate when attending a seminar, but we made an exception for you since you are sensei Yamamoto’s bitc- err, um… close friend.

[IronFan1]

How long is the video and does it cover tessen and jutte as one subject or as seperate subjects?

Ed Spearline

[Richard Elias]

The video is approximately 1 hour, divided into two parts. The first half is on tessen and the second on jutte, each with a little history, basics, and a series of techniques.

[Walker]

I’d time it a little closer to 45 min. (that’s what my VCR counter read) I would say it’s quite worth wile especially considering that this is some of the only info available devoted to the subject.

For those interested in the subject; this video, Don’s book mentioned above, and perhaps Angier sensei’s Tanto tape would be a great intro to the use of small weapons in jujutsu and aiki type arts.