大東流合気柔術・Daito ryu Blog

15/10/2024

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10/10/2024

Akimoto Tsutomu, surrounded by practitioners of the Katsushika branch, 1973. Akimoto would have been well into his 80s by then. Source: 20th anniversary commemorative book #大東流 #大東流合気柔術 #合気武道 #古流 #柔術 #合気道 #剣道

06/10/2024

Daito ryu Aikibudo techniques are based on principles of swordsmanship. Those self-defense techniques all include principles (secrets) of Aiki. Source: Daitokan newsletter #39, April 1 1984 #大東流 #大東流合気柔術 #合気武道 #古流 #柔術 #合気道 #剣道

05/10/2024

An article on Sato Saburosuke, grand-father to Sato Sadami. Sadami is believed to be one of the first to have been appointed Kyoju Dairi. The article here mentions him receiving 4th Dan in Daito ryu; in reality the Dan rank was in Shinto Rikugo ryu #大東流 #大東流合気柔術 #合気武道 #古流 #柔術 #合気道 #柔道

03/10/2024

Akimoto Tsutomu graduated from Akiko high school, Akita prefecture, in 1911. Already a strong kendo practitioner, he would pursue his practice throughout his lifetime. His name is one of the last entries in Sokaku sensei’s eimeiroku, in 1943. One of only three shihan (next to Hisa Takuma and Kanno Inokichi) at the Daitokan #大東流 #大東流合気柔術 #合気武道 #古流 #柔術 #合気道 #剣道

03/10/2024

Shinda Toshiyuki’s Hiden Mokuroku, found in the book Engaru Town’s History published in 1977. Shinda’s Hiden Mokuroku appears on the first two pages - before the book’s title. Dated 1915. #大東流 #大東流合気柔術 #合気武道 #古流 #柔術 #合気道 #柔道

03/10/2024

Life in Engaru: Notes on early politics, education, and Budo

I’m hoping to further develop Kanno Inokichi’s profile (and others) in the future, but thought it interesting to put together some quick notes here. Engaru is often associated with Aikido history, but it’s rather interesting to see how much key Daito ryu members were involved in local Judo as well.

Notes on early politics, education, and Budo

25/09/2024

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03/06/2024

Field Exercise - A review of one of the earliest films in Japan https://daito-ryu.blog/field-exercise-6b372ea10c73

This is the result of a short morning of research, which surprisingly enough ended up potentially connecting back to Daito ryu’s history. And a short update on why new articles have been slow to come.

A review of one of the earliest films in Japan

04/09/2023

Shumoku. 3rd Nihon Kobudo Taikai, Nippon Budokan, 1980. Source: Nihon Budo Taikei, Vol 6 #武道館 #日本武道館 #古武道 #大東流 #大東流合気柔術 #合気武道 #古流 #柔術

03/09/2023

Kogusoku. 3rd Nihon Kobudo Taikai, Nippon Budokan, 1980. Source: Nihon Budo Taikei, Vol 6 #武道館 #日本武道館 #古武道 #大東流 #大東流合気柔術 #合気武道 #古流 #柔術

03/09/2023

Kotegaeshi. 11th Nippon Kobudo Taikai, 1988. Kondo sensei would be appointed soke dairi and receive the Menkyo Kaiden indicating full transmission later that year. Source: Nihon Kobudo association 30th anniversary commemorative book #武道館 #日本武道館 #古武道 #大東流 #大東流合気柔術 #合気武道 #古流 #柔術

14/05/2023

Old School: part 2 (Ura)

The smallest of details can lead to greater knowledge.

In this two-parts series we research the calligraphy that was under the altar at the Daitokan.

Part 2 covers how some historical figures of Daito ryu were involved in classical education, how it might have contributed to Tokimune sensei’s learning about them, potential interpretations for the calligraphy, and how some of the information uncovered might help us contextualize other past statements.

Education, philosophy, and interpretation

12/05/2023

Old School: part 1 (Omote)

The smallest of details can lead to greater knowledge.

In this two-parts series we research the calligraphy that was under the altar at the Daitokan. Part 1 covers the most likely origins of the text written on the calligraphy, how it connects to the earliest time of Japan’s national history, and how it reached the Meiji period through the ages.

Calligraphy, classical texts, and education

11/05/2023

Incremental Knowledge

We cover some reported inaccuracies in a quote of Takeda Tokimune sensei used in a past article, and discuss expectations of accuracy from past historical figures and modern writers.

Inaccuracies, intents, and rigor

10/04/2023

Shobukai Connection - Sokaku sensei, the Noguchi brothers, and Sato Kanmi

This article was written in haste to preserve some findings and thoughts I think are worth digging into further and touches on the purported relation between Takeda Sokaku, Kano Jigoro, and Noguchi Shohachiro.

Sokaku sensei, the Noguchi brothers, and Sato Kanmi

30/12/2022

Takeda Tokimune sensei, at the Daitokan with one of his furibo. This furibo is quite heavy, made of solid cast iron. It is still available for training at the Shinbukan dojo (Source: 日本の古武道) #大東流 #大東流合気柔術 #合気武道 #古流 #柔術 #合気道 #柔道

07/12/2022

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