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Category Archives: Hachiman-ryu
The Ueku was the Sword of the Fisherman
Earlier today I wrote a piece about a current design of an ueku (oar), which you can read here. I would like to add a short note about the various designs of the ueku and what the design means for … Continue reading
Posted in Bojutsu Kata Series, Equipment, Hachiman-ryu
Tagged Kobudo, kobudo weapons, oar, ueku
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The “tea cloth squeeze”
In bōjutsu, depending on the teacher, various methods of how to hold the bō are taught. In the Taira lineage of Okinawa, students are supposed to basically adhere to a 3/3 division of the bō and keep both hands fixed … Continue reading
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Tagged Bojutsu, Hamamoto Hisao, Te no uchi, tea cloth squeeze, Yamane-ryu, Yamanni-ryu
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The Tradition of the Millipede – Mugai’s deep secret
In Mugai-ryū, “The Tradition of the Millipede” is an ancient catalogue of 40 indispensable recommendations of how to practice the swordmanship of this style. Below in the graphic is #1. Another and better translation is “In practice your heart and … Continue reading
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Tagged hachiman-ryu, Hamamoto Sensei, Millipede, Mugai-ryu
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March 04, 2011, Migi Ren-tachi during daily practice with Hamamoto Hisao Sensei
Posted in Hachiman-ryu, Photos
Tagged Hamamoto Hisao, Hamamoto Sensei, Koden Hachiman-ryu Jissen Battojutsu Hamamoto-den, Okinawa Budokan
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Studying sword fittings at Hamamoto Sensei’s home, February 24, 2011
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Studying sword fittings at Hamamoto Sensei’s home, February 24, 2011
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The monthly Battokai at Okinawa Prefectural Budokan
I started training with Hamamoto Sensei in November 2010 and continued until March 2012. That is, I trained with him while living on Okinawa. For periods it was daily training, sometimes less when I got too busy otherwise. Often Tajima … Continue reading
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Tagged battokai, cutting day, hachiman-ryu, Hamamoto, Hamamoto Hisao
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On Jiryō no Kon
id you ever hear people say “One Kata is enough for a lifetime.” I agree. There was this idea that emerged over time. It had several insights at its basis, insights earned by sweat, pain and blood. For one, I noticed … Continue reading
Beitrag von Andreas Quast.
April 15, 2014
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