The 8th annual martial arts dedication demonstration at Yasukuni shrine, Tokyo of 天眞正自源流兵法 / Tenshinsho Jigen Ryu Hyoho

Wadaiko Hama (Japanese traditional drumming group)
 
Wadaiko (Japanese traditional drumming) Hama is an organization which was founded by Mr.Ishikawa, the group leader, and his band of Wadaiko enthusiasts.
 
Mr. Ishikawa has been teaching and performing several styles of Japanese traditional drumming ( Bon-festival style drumming , Edo-style partner drumming , Creative drumming ), for the Suitsu Japanese traditional drum preservation society, which are performed annually at the south entrance rotary of JR Sugamo station in Toshima district around the middle of July.
 
Wadaiko Hama is based in the Toshima and Bunkyo districts of Tokyo and teaches a variety of Japanese traditional drumming at the request of local people.There are about 30 members in Wadaiko Hama now. They practice very hard, everyday.
 
Website(Japanese):http://www.geocities.jp/wadaiko_hama
 

American Kempo Karate Association
 
The American Kempo Karate Association is the sole governing body of the Shorinji Toraken Ryu System, a gendai sogo bujutsu (modern composite martial art). The Shorinji Toraken Ryu curriculum centers around teaching students effective goshin jutsu (self-defense) skills comprised from principles and concepts of several sub-arts: Kempo, Jujutsu, Karate and Kobudo.
 
Only through rigorous training in these various arts can a student comprehend the Shorinji Toraken Ryu System in its entirety.
 
Website(English):http://www.torakendo.com
 

Aikikou Kyoukai Goshindou Kan
 
Grand Master Katsuyuki Okamura began Kendo when he was 8 years old and Aikido when he was 15. He trained at Aikikai Kuwamori dojo for a long time and continued the training under Grandmaster Tadataka Matsuo, the head teacher of Aikido Koubukan. After the death of Grandmaster Matsuo, he has kept teaching Aikido as his successor.
 
According to Grandmaster Matsuo's will, master Okamura changed the name of the school and founded " Aikikou Kyoukai Goshindou Kan". The mission of the organization is to foster the development of students as good citizens through the practice of Aikido and Qigong. There are branch offices in Kasukabe, Tokorozawa, Iwatsuki, and Japan Electronics College.
 
Website(Japanese):http://www.mono.co.jp/gosin/
 

Ryusei Karate Do
 
Ryusei Karate Do is a traditional Okinawan fighting art (kempo-bujustu) that combines the technique and spirit of Chito-Ryu karate with the ancient Okinawan martial art of todi. Chito-Ryu karate was founded by Master Chinen Kinchoku (who renamed himself Tsuyoshi Chitose), the Sixth Master of Todi.
 
As a fighting art, Ryusei Karate-Do includes the hand and foot strikes typically associated with karate, as well as throws, joint locks and pressure-point tactics derived from Okinawan todi. Ryusei karate is also dedicated to the cultivation of ki (internal energy) in its techniques and teaches the Okinawan art of weaponry, whose arsenal includes the bo (staff), sai (truncheon), nunchuku and tonfa (grindstone handle).
 
The Ryusei Karate-Do Federation was founded in 1997 as the governing organization of this karate style. The founder of the Kumamoto, Japan-based organization and the chief instructor of Ryusei Karate-Do is Ken Sakamoto.
 
Website(Japanese / English / Français):http://www.ryusei-karate.com/
 

Tenshinsho Jigen Ryu
 
Tenshinshou Jigen Ryu Hyouhou was established about a thousand years ago. It can be said that it is one of the oldest martial arts in Japan. It is a synthesized martial art, composed of martial arts such as the art of Japanese sword, Iai, Jujitsu, the art of the spear and the art of Nagamaki.
 
The training begins with the study of techniques, but the spiritual development as a human being is its greatest goal. Tenshinsho Jigen Ryu Hyoho enhances the spiritual growth as a human being by studying the martial arts comprehensively, beginning with the study of the philosophy of the art of Japanese sword, and Jujitsu; which has an element of self-defense.
 
In 1946 Master Genshin Ueno, the 27th Grand Master, was the first Grand Master to leave Satsuma in Kyushu in 500 years. He opened Tenshinsho-Jigenryu to the world. He trained many students until he passed away in 1972. Master Doshin Ueno, the 29th Grand Master and Master Kagenori Ueno, the chief instructor, who are lineal heirs of Tenshinsho-Jigenryu, have held the sword since they were 3 years old, and are still continuing their training at the headquarters in Kasukabe, Saitama, Japan.
 
Website (Japanese / English ):http://www.jigenryu.jp