The Hyo Ho Niten Ichi-ryu (two heavens as one school) was developed
by Miyamoto Musashi, author of the "Book of Five Rings" (Go Rin no Sho)
and one of Japan's most famous swordsmen. The school dates from the
early
1600s and its most distinctive feature is its concurrent use of both
the
long and short swords. The current headmaster of the school is Imai
Masayuki
judai.
There are three sets of practice, Itto Seiho (long sword against long), Kodachi Seiho (short sword against long) and Nito Seiho (two swords against long sword).
Participants in this course should be familiar with the use of the Japanese sword, but are not required to be knowledgeable with the Niten Ichi-ryu. The course will focus on the first set of practice, long sword against long, but participants will be exposed to the use of the short sword and the two sword practice. Emphasis will be on the basics of technique and the underlying concepts of the Japanese sword.
Requirements: Participants will require loose clothing and
wooden
practice swords. Swords will be available to participants for use
during
the course and may be purchased, if desired.
Taylor first received training in Niten Ichi-ryu from Mr. Matsuo
Haruna
8 dan kyoshi, of Ohara Okayama. Haruna sensei was chief instructor of
the
Musashi Dojo in Ohara.
Last modified Apr 11, 2012 by Kim
Taylor
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