Ho-jutsu, Hinawa-ju & Tanegashima???

[Paul Steadman]

Hi From Australia,

Does anyone out there know where one might obtain a working original (or replica) Hinawa-ju/Tanegashima; Japanese matchlock-muzzleloading firearm in Australia (or internationally) for Ho-jutsu use (art of the matchlock gun)???

The gun must be capable of actual loading and firing of live ammunition.

Any information at all would be greatly appreciated!

There is a chance that a Ho-jutsu Ryu will might be operating in Australia in the future, under the auspices of an authentic Ryu in Japan as directed by the current head-master!

Regards,

Paul Steadman

[ghp]

Paul, would the headmaster be Shimazu Kenji, 18th Shihan of Yagyu Shingan Ryu Jujutsu?

http://www.trifox.com/aux/kenshinkan/photos/shimazukenji.jpg
Shimazu sensei on the left (as if you couldn't tell). Meiji Shrine Hono Enbu, Nippon Kobudo Shinkokai, 1993.

I just recognized him from all his appearances in Koryu Bujutsu magazine -- where he often is pictured in full yoroi firing a matchlock. I've never studied under him -- just a photo-op.

Regards,
Guy

[Daniel Lee]

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[Edited by Daniel Lee on 10-20-2000 at 10:31 PM]

[Paul Steadman]

Gentlemen,

I am not at liberty to disclose any details of the ryu or sensei that may/may-not be starting up Ho-jutsu in Australia. I am only ascertaining the availability of said weapons on behalf of a friend of mine.

I was not aware that Shimazu Kenji-Sensei was a master of Ho-jutsu (although it does not surprise me). I have no details of his Ho-jutsu ryu (but I am interested and curious, as always). I know his Jujutsu is very effective though (from first-hand experience...ouch!).

I have approachd Hinshelwood-Sensei in the past re: studying under him in koryu bujutsu, but my request was declined due to him not taking apllications for deshi at the moment.

I'm still looking for any info on Hinawa-ju availablity in Australia or internationally. All the best.

Regards,

Paul Steadman

[ghp]

Daniel,

Shimazu-S is A master of, not THE master of Morishige Ryu, FWIW.

Hmmmmm... could be. I've "read" a few of his artilces in Hiden and he's definitely said there are 3 different traditions of Yagyu Shingan Ryu jujutsu, and each have their own shihan. He happens to be one of the three. I don't know Morishige ryu --- what sort of ryuha is it? He might be skilled in that art also.

Paul,

I don't know if the hojutsu that Shimazu sensei practices is part of Yagyu Shingan Ryu, or if it is independent. But the photos of his group kitted out in oyoroi is remarkable. I also remember seeing a photo of one within the group firing a veritible "hand cannone" -- It looked like a 60mm mortar.

Do you have the color photos? If not, let me know and I'll dig them out someday; though, I really *hate* rifling through all those issues since I haven't catalogued the contents.

Regards,
Guy

[George Kohler]

Originally posted by ghp
Hmmmmm... could be. I've "read" a few of his artilces in Hiden and he's definitely said there are 3 different traditions of Yagyu Shingan Ryu jujutsu, and each have their own shihan. He happens to be one of the three. I don't know Morishige ryu --- what sort of ryuha is it? He might be skilled in that art also.


Hi Guy,

I think there are more than three different branches of Yagyu Shingan Ryu.

Morishige Ryu is a Hojutsu school

Yes, he is a shihan for both ryuha (Actually, I thought Shimazu Sensei was the soke of Morishige Ryu. At least it said it in Diane Skoss' book, I think).