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Yeah, I can understand that, nothin but the facts. Similar to who is the Soke of Gikan Ryu, or whether Toda Sensei existed or not or was Togakure ryu reconstructed or is there proof of any of the...

Touche, I agree about a dozen posts back.



Well, I would agree for most the point of receiving not only menkyo kaiden but becoming Soke of some of those ryu is an important point to consider...

Just my opinion, but knowing Tanemura Sensei for the last 15 years or so in my conversations with him on the subject of Takamatsu Sensei he has always viewed himself as a second generation disciple,...

Baio wow thats a lot different from the story that came out years ago from kawakami. in the old one he met ishida in a park when he noticed ishida throwing coins very skillfully(guess he had a lot of...

Don,
I believe there was some more posting over on MA Planet in regards to Ishida. Story goes according to Kakakami via translator Jeremy Sather, that obviously his teacher was Masao Ishida....

Anyone know where Mike Fizeseri is these days? He used to head a group in Austin, Texas back in the 80s.

Takamatsu thought Tanemura should be the next soke of Togakure Ryu then why would Takamatsu Sensei make Hatsumi Sensei the next Soke?>>

The comment from Takamatsu Sensei to Mr. Hatsumi was that...

Dear Sir,
I was able to meet Nagao Sensei in 2005,along with others at Japan Tai Kai his technique was incredible.

Not sure about the website, but the Fundamental Ninpo Taijutsu book in...

HI jeff

are you stating then from conversations or corespondence with Tanemura sensei that he is claiming that he did meet takamatsu more than once, regardless of what the occasion was cup of tea...

In regards to some recent posts, I would like to politely make a few comments from my own personal view point:



If this is so, what direct teaching can actually exist as regards Tanemura and...

For those of you that have not seen the clip for the Genbukan 2005 Japan Tai Kai, here it is from the Japanese website. Its the left link above the group photo.

http://www.genbukan.com/news.php

Dear Shayne,
Please tell Lee hello from Brian up in Huntsville. I have not seen him in many years, I hope he is doing well.

In short, another aspect that needs to be fleshed out, quite literally, is whether folks like Toda Shinryuken Masamitsu actually existed.>>

Another thing to consider is that possibly Toda...

Renshi Hodges!

The big multi color bruise on my left hand say's hello...

I had a blast training with you btw.>>

Richard,
Yes I enjoyed training with you also. Soke was...

Hi,
Ah look, fellow members just checking, are there any dirty swords in here? Just so you know I'me armed with a kit to take care of them if you do. You can contact me having dinner with Bob...

Hi,
Anyone know what this is all about?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDmv8_AZKZs&search=genbukan

seem to recall that the heads of the Genbukan and the Jinenkan were both students of Hatsumi-sensei and not Takamatsu-sensei. Unless they are considering that one meeting.>>
Hi,
I don't think...

Hi Brian,

Yes, I'm relatively new to the area, moved here last year from Michigan, where I had a training group until shortly before my move. If you ever attended any of Stephen Hayes's seminars...

I live in Athens, which is about 25 miles west of Huntsville proper. I've ben training since 1986,>>

Hi Terry,
Wow thats very ironic. I am the GM of the Staples in Athens. When I started...

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Hi Vic,
I am a student of Grandmaster Tanemura of the Genbukan. I also previosuly trained from 1986-1993 in the Bujinkan. I teach Genbukan Ninpo and Kokusai Jujutsu. We train off of...

Hey Don,
Please clean out your box so you can receive private messages.

Jeff,
The instructor in question will always be a close personal friend of mine. I can vouch for his skills, he is very knowledgeable, hard nosed martial artist. I can't speak for his Aikido...

and bodyguards to whom????>>

Hi,
According to Tanemura sensei, I have heard him say on more than one occasion, that during their history Ninja have at times been body guards to the emperor.

Rob,
Is this what you were looking for?

. <<I do not feel that my earlier question has been answered, however, but perhaps it has been answered as well as possible.>>

Original question...

Hi, not sure if this completely answers your question but this is an article by Tanemura sensei that explaines his view on mastership titles, Soke, menkyo kaiden, etc. I hope its relevant for you)
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