Category Archives: Hachiman-ryu

The Ueku was the Sword of the Fisherman

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Andreas Quast

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 →

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The “tea cloth squeeze”

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Andreas Quast

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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The Tradition of the Millipede – Mugai’s deep secret

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Andreas Quast

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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March 04, 2011, Migi Ren-tachi during daily practice with Hamamoto Hisao Sensei

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Andreas Quast
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Studying sword fittings at Hamamoto Sensei’s home, February 24, 2011

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Andreas Quast
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Studying sword fittings at Hamamoto Sensei’s home, February 24, 2011

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Andreas Quast
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The monthly Battokai at Okinawa Prefectural Budokan

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Andreas Quast

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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On Jiryō no Kon

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Andreas Quast

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 →

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Beitrag von Andreas Quast.

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Andreas Quast | Comments Off on Hamamoto Sensei, Hibiki-gaeshi