Ryushin Shouchi-ryu
Modern school of traditional Japanese sword fencing and drawing Iaijutsu.
Quick Facts
Founder
Country of OriginJapan
JapanFounded2001
RegionAsia
Primary FocusWeapons
Contact LevelLight contact
Belt System5 levels →
Character & Origin
StatusLiving, organized
LineageTraditional
Era of OriginContemporary
Training
AttireTraditional dress
SparringPartner drills only
Role of WeaponsWeapons at the core
Role of FormsForms at the core
Who It Suits
Kids ProgrammesNot taught to children
Senior FriendlySuitable for seniors
Physical Demand2/5
Injury Risk2/5
Learning Curve5/5
Self-Defence Value2/5
Fitness Value3/5
Organisation & Competition
Grading SystemCertificates
Competition FormatNo competitions
Weight ClassesNo
Olympic StatusNot Olympic
Estimated PractitionersUnder 10k
What the style is built from
Editorial rating on a 0–3 scale, based on how much room each area gets in ordinary training.
Hand strikesNot used
KicksNot used
Throws & takedownsMarginal
Ground fightingNot used
Locks & holdsMarginal
WeaponsCore
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About Ryushin Shouchi-ryu
Ryushin Shouchi-ryu is a traditionally conceived school of Japanese swordsmanship (Iaijutsu/Kenjutsu) created in Tokyo in 2001. It is based on the old samurai traditions of Koryu (such as Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu) and teaches smooth sword drawing and slashing from both sitting and standing positions.
Similar styles
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