Fujiyama batto jutsu

[bu-kusa]

Ive seen this new federation advertised quite heavily in the MA press recently, here in the uk. And I was wondering what sort of reputation the Fujiyama and the Federation of iai schools has?

http://www.battojutsu.co.uk/Content/aboutus.aspx

http://www.aikidoinnorwich.net/THE-F...RWICH-NORFOLK-

[Aozora]

Looks like David Dyer is affiliated with the school--I believe he's a member of e-budo.

[Jeremy Hulley]

That's Shinto Ryu Iai Battojutsu as taught by Takeshi Mochizuki Sensei.
I don't know anything about the federations but you can read about our group and the history of the Ryuha here at www.shinto-ryu.net.
best
Jeremy

[bu-kusa]

Interesting, many thanks for the help!

[davethesword]

hi , The federation is only four years old , and was set up purely as a vehicle to supply insurance to anybody who was not a member of any other organisation, but who practised martial arts , although mainly aimed at iai practioners ,hence the name , but we wil help out any group we can, we also supply help and assistance if needed, we are not a governing body and do not wish to be , but just a loose group outside , the mainstream, ,we are not a rival to anybody , but will support all , we welcome any and all disembodied individuals and smaller stand alone groups , hope this helps

[bu-kusa]

Hi there 'dave the sword, Many thanks for your reply, If I may ask will you accept anyone or do you ver your members for safety of practice before they can take part in any seminars etc?

[davethesword]

Hi we dont vet anyone but will acccept new members based on the knowledge that is given to us by the applicant and his stlye , class, club etc, we do not see ourselves as a group that is there to decide who should and who shouldnt be allowed to join , we do like to meet members and try to have some interaction with them , so that we are able to understand , where they are coming from, there are a lot of individual clubs, groups etc out there that may be having trouble getting insurance and or just finding other like minded people who practice the sword arts and I see the federation as one way of contacting others , who sometimes may feel left out, we currently have groups , that practise Muso shinden, muso jikiden, toyama ryu, tenshin ryu, and batto jutsu ,not all of these are recognised in this country, I hope this helps,
basically we work by recommendation,from existing members and word of mouth.

[ScottUK]

Hi Dave,

I noticed on your profile that you list your teacher as Ishido Shizufumi - I thought you practiced MJER iai...? I appreciate that Ishido-s is more than capable of teaching this style, but his main teaching is that of Muso Shinden Ryu.

Have you 'crossed over'...?

[davethesword]

Hi I have studied a little muso jikiden, with matsuo haruna , but mainly muso shinden , for the last 27 years , so my profile is wrong and I wil amaend it , I am not very good with computers etc and must have done something stupid for it to say that, I also teach kendo with the help of Fujii Okimitsu, who visits our dojo about every six weeks or so , i hope this helps

[ScottUK]

Ah ok - I thought all you guys down that neck of the woods were MJER...!

Are you at the summer seminar with Ishido-s this year?

[davethesword]

as i am not a member of the bka i cannot attend their seminars , I am sad to say , I joined the dai nippon butokukai back in 1994, but still stay in touch.

[ScottUK]

Ah ok. Who's your iai teacher now then...?

btw, don't forget to sign each post with your name. Its a rule around here.

[davethesword]

I am now learning from a sensei called Ichimura he is a well respected teacher within the dnbk ,
of course not as well known as Ishido sensei,


dave a

[Charles Mahan]

Your last name is 'a'? That must have been akward growing up.

[davethesword]

it was difficult , as you can see from the number of posts , im new to all this , have only recenctly started to look at all this info etc,i wasnot aware that name was required , any more tips please ??

david ansell