Publisher's Synopsis
Founded in the 16th century, Yagyo Shingan-ryu (柳搢ٜ�流) is a traditional Japanese martial art (bujutsu). Yagyo Munetoshi, an expert swordsman and the principal swordsmanship instructor for the Tokugawa Shogunate, established the organization. The literal translation of the term "Shingan" is "heart, mind, eye," which suggests a profound correlation between cognition, feeling, and behavior.
Yagyo Shingan-ryu comprises an extensive array of combat methodologies, encompassing both armed and unarmed confrontations, self-defense strategies, and battlefield tactics. It is renowned for its emphasis on tactical efficacy, fluidity of movement, and psychological dimensions of combat.
Yagyo Shingan-ryu is characterized by the integration of numerous weapons, including grappling techniques, the staff (bO), and spear (yari), in addition to the sword. The development of this comprehensive approach can be traced back to the historical context, wherein combatants were required to possess expertise in a diverse array of combat scenarios.
Presently, Yagyo Shingan-ryu remains an active martial art tradition in Japan and, on occasion, extends its influence to foreign countries. In pursuit of its tenets and tenets, practitioners persist in their examination of its techniques and philosophies.
