Keizankai

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Keizankai ( Japanese 形 山 会 ) is a school ( Dōjō ) in which mainly Iaido in the sword fighting style Mugai Ryu or Kenjutsu (German sword fighting techniques) are taught. In addition, other fighting techniques are taught, for example Tosei Ryu a stick fighting technique with a 90 cm long stick ( Tanjo ). A uniform fighting system is taught, which is assigned to the Koryu , the traditional Japanese fighting styles.

In addition to the fighting style, Zen Buddhist teachings are taught. The Iaido fighting style Mugai Ryu is taught in the direction of Mugai Ryu Meishi Ha . The grand master ( Sōke ) of the entire Mugai Ryu fighting style is Niina Toyoaki Gyokudo also called Niina Gosoke (polite speech of the Sōke). Niina Gosoke is also the director of the Mugai Ryu Meishi Ha facility , which restores and teaches the original teachings of founder Tsuji Gettan Sukemochi from the 17th century. The Honbu-Dojo (main dojo) of Keizankai is located in Tokyo , Japan.

Sensei

The Honbu dojo is directed by Shinshu Chikaoka , also called Chikaoka Sensei (teacher). Various dojos in Japan and Germany are under his direction.

training

The Iaido training in Keizankai consists of the basic training Suburi ( 素 振 り ) and Kihon ( 基本 ) Kata ( 形 ) (exercise form), Kumitachi ( 組 太 刀 ) (partner training) and Tameshigiri ( 試 し 切 り ) (cutting test). Tosei Ryu is basically only trained as Jutsu (i.e. technique), without the claim of a Kata, either alone or with a partner.

The training takes place in a calm and meditative atmosphere. The training is subject to the following ceremonies ( 古 式 例 歩 , Koshiki Rei Ho ):

Dōjō ni Rei ( 道場 に 礼 )

After entering, each student or master bows individually in the entrance area in front of the training room to give it his respect.

Shomen ni Rei ( 書面 に 礼 )

After bowing in front of the training room, each student or master (still in the entrance area) bows in front of the common path in the direction of the training altar.

Tō Rei ( 刀 礼 )

If the trainee has entered the dojo after Dojo ni Rei and Shomen ni Rei or has stopped training, he begins with To Rei. To Rei is the ritual obeisance to their own Katana ( Iaito or Shinken ). It is carried out in the direction of the shomen or the altar.

Go Rei ( 御 礼 )

If all exercisers are present and warmed up, the training is ceremonially opened with the Go Rei . After the training, the training is also closed with the Go Rei . The Go Rei works as follows:
  1. Seiretsu ( 整 列 ) (form a row behind the ladder according to the student's grade)
  2. Chakuza ( 着 座 ) (set)
  3. Mokusō (黙 想 ) (close eyes and meditate)
  4. Kai Moku ( 皆 黙 ) (open eyes and end meditation)
  5. Shomen ni rei (bowing to the common path towards the altar)
  6. Bowing to the training leader, at the beginning of the training O negai shimasu and at the end Arigato gozaimasu (a very polite thank you phrase) the students say
  7. Training leader talks about the upcoming or the completed training
  8. Otagai ni Rei ( お 互 い 礼 ) (bowing to everyone present and this time reciting Onegai shimasu or Arigato gozaimasu together)
  9. Tore shite (leader starts the Tō Rei )

Every Mugai Ryu school adopts the Mugai Ryu Code. The ability to take the oath is a prerequisite for the Dan (master) examination.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Keizankai website

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