Mr. Gruzanski,
A quick search didn't bring up much dealing with Shoshō Ryū specifically, but I know there's an excellent entry on the tradition in Yokose's book, Nihon no Kobudō, which provides a...
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Mr. Gruzanski,
A quick search didn't bring up much dealing with Shoshō Ryū specifically, but I know there's an excellent entry on the tradition in Yokose's book, Nihon no Kobudō, which provides a...
In Yokose Tomoyuki's "Nihon no Kobudo," there's a compendium provided of Ono-ha Itto Ryu kata that are practiced at the Reirakudo, with two separate groups of batto kata listed. The first, under the...
Steve,
Funny you mention shibu dojo for Shingyoto-ryu, as I stumbled over this website a few months ago:
http://www.h4.dion.ne.jp/~singyou/
To be quite honest, I only gave it a cursory...
Book reviews aside, just how do you know what you believe about sword defense is "right?" From whence do your convictions spring, Mr. Elmore? Have you ever used a sword to defend yourself (in your...
Mr. Norrby,
I think it really depends on the dojo. Obviously, most teachers will realize that you're just passing through. Still, I think a good number of instructors would be happy to give you...
(Trying to apply the cyber-Heimlich to assist with that large chunk of salt...)
Gosh, Ron, I guess this isn't the best time to declare that I'm changing my forum name to...
For anyone in Tokyo on the 29th of April, the Sumo Kyokai just opened up these formerly closed training sessions to the general public. Admission's free, it's on a Saturday, and it lasts about three...
Mr. Thomas,
Actually, I didn't. My suggestion was not predicated upon Mike's authority at all. Rather, it was upon his availability. He may be the biggest flim-flam man, for all I know. But if...
Mr. Thomas,
Are you suggesting that serious discussion on this board (well, anywhere for that matter), and one's participation therein, is dependent upon agreement with your perspective, or...
Yup, that's him. Always a source of very amusing stories.
Yes, I remember hearing that things got a little less demanding in terms of the matsuri, but it was enough for me at the time (I was a...
Mr. Cheavens,
No, I never met Aoyama Sensei. I balanced most of my time between learning Iai from Nambu Hiromitsu Sensei at the Hayatama jinja, and aikido at Kumano Juku. Coming from a karate...
Mr. Cheavens,
I'm a fellow Shingu alum, and in fact was there just after you (91-93). That was my intro to aikido, but I didn't stay with it for long after my return to the States (I studied...
Mr. Madar,
Congrats on making it through your first year (Temple, right?)
I know that people far more knowledgeable than I will respond about all the aiki schools in the area (lots of them in...
Sadly, I've had too little exposure to know anything about Shotokan's fluidity (or Shotokan, unfortunately), but I study Uechi Ryu (similar in many ways to Goju), and can attest to what you're...
Ms. Lo,
Thank you for the information. Are the clinics open to other styles?
If so, it would be a great opportunity.
Regarding Boston and environs: I used to have a place in Nonantum, and...
Wow. I used to picture Wayne Muromoto as seen on his website, kogusoku or bo in hand. Now I can't help but picture him in an oversized Bozo outfit: big red nose, grease paint, the works...all the...
Nuutti,
I spent a couple of years in Shingu, but am the farthest thing from an expert on what Hikitsuchi S. taught.
Barring more informed answers from other posters, I would recommend you...
Mr. Amdur,
I *think* Mr. Finn is talking about a story you related in a post online a while back. You wrote about approaching a gentleman in Tokyo, a fishmonger by trade, who was the last...
I don't have too much to add. I would go with Ron's advice - those are good areas, and Fairmount is a very accessible park. It has a pretty bruised reputation, but I don't think it's an entirely...
I'll second Renfield Kuroda's post - it is probably the most painless way to get to Japan to teach. You'll end up meeting people who work for the private schools/English mills and realize how sweet...
Actually, I would have to disagree. Boston is just the moat around the cultural hub of liberal democrats, which would be the castle keep of Cambridge. And Ground Zero would be Cambridge City Hall. ...
Mr. Amdur,
If you have the time and interest, I have a couple of questions about Araki Ryu.
I understand from your writings that there are various factions of Araki Ryu still operating in the...
Mr. Mailloux,
Here is a page from the Newton Judo Club that offers a number of contacts in Massachusetts. There are three judojo listed offering classes in Springfield alone, as well as a school...
Mr. Hartman,
I'm not sure if this is the exact video in question, but BuyuBooks.com is selling a video series on Kashima Shin Ryu, as demonstrated by Seki Sensei. There are several tapes in the...
Mr. Lowry,
Thank you for the wonderful link. A student of Uechi Ryu, I have seen similar dynamics amongst the various shihan of that art in Okinawa, as well as between the various heads of...