Yagyu Shingan Ryu

 

Associate Member School

TRAINING LOCATIONS - NEW SOUTH WALES   Yagyu Shingan Ryu Shibu Cushan Avenue Gunnedah NSW 2380 Philip Hinshelwood 0417 195 397   Full time dojo - contact Philip for details   Male Students 18 years and over    Shihan   email philip.shinganryu@gmail.com  Postal address: 52-54 Maitland Street, Narrabri NSW 2390   OTHER INFORMATION  Graded by: Soke, Shimazu Kenji The classical tradition of Yagyu Shingan ryu as a whole is an ancient tradition of Heiho (Strategy and Tactics) founded by TAKENAGA HAYATO during the early Edo period (circa 1600). The Heiho of Yagyu Shingan ryu emphasises old customs, various weapons and kacchu yawara (grappling in armour) and has a reputation for its lethal intent. Currently, it is practiced predominately in Japan, but there are authorised branches in both Northern Europe and Australia. This site is for the Australian branch of Yagyu Shingan ryu. Shimazu Kenji sensei is the headmaster of Yagyu Shingan ryu 'Chikuosha'. The Yagyu Shingan ryu was first introduced and demonstrated in Australia in 1988.   He was the first headmaster to expose the tradition to non Japanese, when the Australia branch was established outside Japan. Website: www.shinganryu.org