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1.The Origin of the Muso Jikiden Eishin School of Iaido
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Founder Hayashizaki Jinsuke Minamoto no Shigenobu |
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Iaijutsu, established by old sword masters with great dedication, is a method of training and improving your mind and body using a Japanese sword, shinken (real sword). Iaijutsu is also an art of self-defense, responding immediately to sudden movement around you. In addition to strengthening mind and body, iaijutsu is an unrivaled way of finding yourself, like Buddhist Zen meditation, through facing virtual enemies. Iaijutsu is one of the roots of Japanese bushido, teaching us how to live morally. Iaijutsu was created by Hayashizaki Jinsuke Minamoto no Shigenobu, who was a samurai serving the Lord of Mogami in Oshu (present Yamagata Prefecture) during the Eiroku Period (approximately 450 years ago). His school (ryu) of iaijutsu was called Hayashizaki Muso Ryu, or Shigenobu Ryu. In the Kyoho Period (approximately 270 years ago), the 7th head of school, Hasegawa Chikaranosuke Eishin created a new school, Muso Jikiden Eishin, adding original techniques to traditional ones. His new school was introduced to Tosa (present Kochi Prefecture), where it was taught only to the people of Tosa until the 19th head of the school, Harumasa Fukui, decided otherwise. After thoughtful consideration, Harumasa decided to transfer the 20th headship to Osaka. In April 1950, Kono Hyakuren became the 20th head of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu at Sumiyoshi Shrine, Osaka. Since then, the heads have been Fukui Torao, the 21st head and Ikeda Seiko, the 22nd head. Our Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu is often referred to as the primary school of iaido because of this unbroken tradition going back to the creator of the school himself. Many people practice Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu, outnumbering all other schools. The prosperity of the school is also based on this.
2.About the Genshinkan Exercise Hall
Purposes of training
Esaka Seigen, 10th dan, and Hall Master Obara | |
As above, iaido is Japan's unique art of self-defense and a way of finding yourself, which was mastered and established by old masters through experience in life-or-death situations. Many iaido masters devoted their efforts to improving and teaching this martial art through the ever-changing times up until today. Iaido requires us to see the nature and basis of things, rather than being concerned about unimportant details, and control our own minds through improving our skills. This martial art is a historical legacy of Japan, reflecting the Japanese spirit. We aim to improve our minds and bodies through iaido training. Our Genshinkan Exercise Hall was opened under the leadership of Esaka Seigen, 10th dan, who is a distinguished pupil of Kono Hyakuren, the 20th head of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu. Esaka Seigen is also the president of the Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu International Iaido Federation.
(Genshinkan Exercise Hall was opened on September 3, 2006.)
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