Martial Arts - Kenjutsu - Longsword Variations 3 (Henka)

Explore advanced kenjutsu techniques with Bujinkan Ikari Dōjō's online course on longsword variations. This course delves into the nuances of the Japanese longsword, building upon the foundations of our Kenjutsu - Longsword Foundation and Kenjutsu - Intermediate Longsword programs.

Ikari Dōjō (Majestic Hall) is a proud affiliate of the prestigious Bujinkan, a global organization dedicated to preserving and teaching nine traditional Japanese martial arts. Founded in Noda, Japan, by Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi, the Bujinkan encompasses a diverse range of disciplines, including Budō Taijutsu (Classical Martial Arts of the Way of War).

This specific course focuses on Gyokko-ryu longsword variations, offering in-depth study of techniques such as:

• Balance Taking
• Capture
• Locking
• Throwing
• Longsword Grappling

Understanding henka – or variations – is crucial for advanced martial arts training. These variations, developed through practical experience and rooted in the core curriculum, provide a powerful tool for deepening your understanding of Japanese longsword combat.

The Bujinkan curriculum includes a rich history of martial arts, encompassing schools like:

• Togakure-ryū Ninpō Taijutsu [Hidden Door School]
• Gyokko-ryū Kosshijutsu [Jade Tiger School]
• Kuki Shinden Happō Bikenjutsu [Nine Fierce Gods School]
• Koto Ryū Koppōjutsu [Tiger Felling School]
• Shinden Fudo Ryū Dakentaijutsu [Immovable Heart School]
• Takagi Yoshin Ryū Jūtaijutsu [Willow Heart School]
• Gikan Ryū Koppōjutsu [Virtues Paragon School]
• Gyokushin-ryū Ryū Ninpō [Jade Heart School]
• Kumogakure Ryū Ninpō [Hidden Clouds School]

Advance your kenjutsu skills and master the art of the Japanese longsword with this comprehensive exploration of longsword variations from Bujinkan Ikari Dōjō. This course is designed for practitioners seeking to refine their technique and deepen their understanding of this ancient martial art.