Kashima Shin-ryū (鹿島神流) is a Japanese koryūmartial art whose foundation dates back to the early 16th century.[1] The art developed some notoriety in Japan during the early 20th century under Kunii Zen'ya (1894-1966), the 18th generation sōke (headmaster). The current sōke is the 21st generation, Kunii Masakatsu.[2] While the line is still headed by the Kunii family, the title of sōke is now largely honorific, and the responsibility for the preservation and transmission of the ryūha now lies in the shihanke line, currently represented by the 19th generation, Seki Humitake.[1][2]
The characters Kashima 鹿島 are in honor of the deity enshrined in the Kashima Shrine located in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, who is supposed to have provided the divine inspiration (shin 神) for Kashima Shin-ryū.[1] The earliest elements of the school are credited to Kashima no Tachi, fencing techniques passed down by the priests of the Kashima Shrine following their creation by Kuninazu no Mahito in the 7th century.[3] In Kashima Shinryū lore, Matsumoto Bizen-no-kami, assisted by Kunii Kagetsugu, refined and expounded on Kashima no Tachi into the basis of the modern school. After this development, they went their separate ways. Kunii Kagetsugu began what is now named the sōke lineage (and is credited as the 1st generation of such), based in Iwaki province and handed down through the Kunii family line.[2] Conversely, Matsumoto Bizen-no-kami taught a large number of students, creating a number of martial lineages, often with characters reading shinkage in the name.[1] In 1780, the 12th generation sōke, Kunii Taizen Minamoto no Ritsuzan attained mastery in Jikishinkage-ryū, studying under Ono Seiemon Taira no Shigemasa. As Jikishinkage-ryū also traced its founding back to Matsumoto Bizen-no-kami, but passed down through Kamiizumi Ise-no-kami Fujiwara-no-Nobutsuna rather than the Kunii family, this lineage is recognized within Kashima Shinryū as the shihanke line, crediting Matsumoto Bizen-no-kami as the 1st generation.[1][2] The sōke and shihanke lines remained united within the Kunii family until Kunii Zen'ya appointed Seki Humitake as his successor and the 19th generation shihanke while leaving his wife, Kunii Shizu, to carry on as the 19th generation sōke.[1][2]
Despite the similarity of names, Kashima Shinryū is of only passing relation to Kashima Shintō-ryū. While both schools regard Kashima no Tachi as a major antecedent, Kashima Shintō-ryū claims as founder Tsukahara Bokuden,[4] who independently generated a different refinement on Kashima no Tachi[5] than that of Matsumoto Bizen-no-Kami.
Ranks
The following licenses exist under the Kashima-Shinryū Federation of Martial Sciences:[6]
rank
clothing
requirements
Kirigami 切紙
white belt
Kenjutsu: kihon tachi, uradachi
Jūjutsu: Reiki no ho, idori, tachiwaza (Kirigami is a prerequisite for Kashima Shin-ryū membership)
^ abcdefFriday, Karl F. with Seki Humitake, Legacies of the Sword: The Kashima Shin-ryū and Samurai Martial Culture, Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 1997.
^ abcdeKashima-Shinryū Federation of Martial Sciences homepage
Kashima-Shinryū Federation of Martial Sciences website
January 02, 2023
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Not to be confused with Kashima Shintō ryu or Kashima Shinden Jikishinkage ryu Kashima Shin ryu 鹿島神流 is a Japanese koryu martial art whose foundation dates back to the early 16th century 1 The art developed some notoriety in Japan during the early 20th century under Kunii Zen ya 1894 1966 the 18th generation sōke headmaster The current sōke is the 21st generation Kunii Masakatsu 2 While the line is still headed by the Kunii family the title of sōke is now largely honorific and the responsibility for the preservation and transmission of the ryuha now lies in the shihanke line currently represented by the 19th generation Seki Humitake 1 2 Kashima ShinryuKo ryuFoundationFounderKunii Kagetsugu Matsumoto Bizen no kamiDate foundedc 1500Period foundedMiddle Muromachi period 1336 to 1573 Current informationCurrent headmasterShihanke Seki Humitake 19th generation Sōke Kunii Masakatsu 21st generation Arts taughtArtDescriptionKenjutsu 剣術Sword techniquesBattōjutsu 抜刀術Techniques for unsheathing the swordBōjutsu 棒術Staff techniquesHobakujutsuRopes and restraint techniquesJojutsu 杖術Short staff techniquesJujutsu 柔術Hybrid art unarmed or with minor weaponsKaikenjutsuDagger techniquesKenpoUnarmed striking techniquesNaginatajutsu 長刀術Glaive techniquesSojutsu 槍術Spear techniquesShurikenjutsu 手裏剣術Throwing knife techniquesAncestor schoolsKashima no TachiKunii Zen ya former leader of the school in 1953 Contents 1 History 2 Ranks 3 Locations 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditThe characters Kashima 鹿島 are in honor of the deity enshrined in the Kashima Shrine located in Kashima Ibaraki Prefecture who is supposed to have provided the divine inspiration shin 神 for Kashima Shin ryu 1 The earliest elements of the school are credited to Kashima no Tachi fencing techniques passed down by the priests of the Kashima Shrine following their creation by Kuninazu no Mahito in the 7th century 3 In Kashima Shinryu lore Matsumoto Bizen no kami assisted by Kunii Kagetsugu refined and expounded on Kashima no Tachi into the basis of the modern school After this development they went their separate ways Kunii Kagetsugu began what is now named the sōke lineage and is credited as the 1st generation of such based in Iwaki province and handed down through the Kunii family line 2 Conversely Matsumoto Bizen no kami taught a large number of students creating a number of martial lineages often with characters reading shinkage in the name 1 In 1780 the 12th generation sōke Kunii Taizen Minamoto no Ritsuzan attained mastery in Jikishinkage ryu studying under Ono Seiemon Taira no Shigemasa As Jikishinkage ryu also traced its founding back to Matsumoto Bizen no kami but passed down through Kamiizumi Ise no kami Fujiwara no Nobutsuna rather than the Kunii family this lineage is recognized within Kashima Shinryu as the shihanke line crediting Matsumoto Bizen no kami as the 1st generation 1 2 The sōke and shihanke lines remained united within the Kunii family until Kunii Zen ya appointed Seki Humitake as his successor and the 19th generation shihanke while leaving his wife Kunii Shizu to carry on as the 19th generation sōke 1 2 Despite the similarity of names Kashima Shinryu is of only passing relation to Kashima Shintō ryu While both schools regard Kashima no Tachi as a major antecedent Kashima Shintō ryu claims as founder Tsukahara Bokuden 4 who independently generated a different refinement on Kashima no Tachi 5 than that of Matsumoto Bizen no Kami Ranks EditThe following licenses exist under the Kashima Shinryu Federation of Martial Sciences 6 rank clothing requirementsKirigami 切紙 white belt Kenjutsu kihon tachi uradachi Jujutsu Reiki no ho idori tachiwaza Kirigami is a prerequisite for Kashima Shin ryu membership Shomokuroku 小目録 white belt black hakama Kenjutsu Aishin kumitachi Jissen tachigumi Seigan tachiai Jujutsu reikinage nagewazaShoden 初伝 black belt black hakama Kenjutsu Kassen tachi Tsubazeri Taoshiuchi Jujutsu Kumiwaza gusokudori Toritegaeshi selectively kaiken tantojutsuChuden 中伝 black belt black hakamaOkuden 奥伝 black belt white hakamaKaiden 皆伝 black belt white hakamaMenkyo kaiden 免許皆伝 white belt white hakama Disciple has mastered the systemLocations EditKashima Shin ryu can be studied in Japan including Tokyo Kyoto and Tsukuba and also in the United States including Los Angeles Athens and Bozeman and in Europe including Breda Dresden Frankfurt Helsinki Ljubljana Geneva London and Tampere 7 8 References Edit a b c d e f Friday Karl F with Seki Humitake Legacies of the Sword The Kashima Shin ryu and Samurai Martial Culture Honolulu University of Hawai i Press 1997 a b c d e Kashima Shinryu Federation of Martial Sciences homepage Hōjō Tokichika Tōgoku Meisho Zue Kashima Shi 1833 Koryu com Entry on Kashima Shinto ryu Skoss Meik Kashima Shinto ryu Koryu com 1993 Kashima Shinryu in Finland Grading Kashima Shinryu Federation of Martial Sciences List of Authorized Instructors Kashima Shin Ryu in Aikikai International GeneveExternal links EditKashima Shinryu Federation of Martial Sciences website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kashima Shin ryu amp oldid 1094379994, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
