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What Can We Teach You?
At the Jinenkan Inazuma Dojo we provide training in one of the world's oldest and most
effective martial arts, commonly referred to as Kobudo, or "classical Japanese martial art”.
The training practiced at our dojo focuses on developing the vital foundations of a good
martial artist: physical fitness, mental acuity, spiritual toughness, and an understanding of
one's abilities.
Who is Kobudo Good For?
Unlike many martial arts that rely on mostly on physical strength and speed, kobudo
focuses in equal parts on the understanding and importance of timing, distance and
strategy, as well as physical and mental conditioning. Kobudo can be effectively practiced
by the largest man as well as by the smallest woman and is as relevant and effective today
for all types of people as it was centuries ago.
Our Art:
We train in several schools (ryu-ha) of kobudo, including several ancient samurai martial
traditions. This is not a “sport” art. We do not participate in tournaments or other
competitive activities. We train to prepare ourselves for real-world conflicts of all kinds,
with the intent of improving ourselves and the world around us.
Kobudo is the root of all modern Japanese arts and includes the original forms of
techniques found in judo, sumo, jujutsu, kendo and many other sport-oriented arts. It
encompasses many different types unarmed fighting skills (taijutsu), as well as a variety of
armed forms of combat, including knife fighting (tantojutsu); sword arts (bikenjutsu and
nitojutsu); 3, 4, and six foot staff (hanbojutsu, jojutsu and rokushakubojutsu); throwing
weapons (shurikenjutsu); and other classical Japanese arms.
The Instructor:
Fumio Manaka Sensei:
The Jissen Kobudo Jinenkan:
Literally translated, Jissen Kobudo Jinenkan means “real fighting, classical martial arts, hall
of nature”. Less formally, it is known as the “Jinenkan”. The purpose of the organization
is to allow students to study the martial arts of old Japan under the guidance of Unsui
Sensei. The word "Jinenkan" was chosen by Sensei because his belief that there is no
movement superior to that found in nature. He feels that one must aspire to become like
nature, by being soft and forgiving like a reed in the wind or hard and resistant like a
mountain, when the situation is appropriate.
Japanese martial arts are traditionally taught in schools, or Ryu, that are organized by the
type of combat they include. The Jinenkan studies several different Ryu-ha, including:
Koto-ryu koppojutsu (bone breaking/striking techniques)
Gyokko-ryu koshijutsu (soft tissue striking techniques)
Togakure-ryu nin-po (stealth and other techniques)
Kukishin-ryu dakentaijutsu (striking techniques)
Kukishin-ryu happo biken (sword and staff techniques)
Shinden fudo-ryu dakentaijutsu / jutaijutsu (striking and grappling techniques)
Takagi yoshin-ryu jutaijutsu (grappling techniques)
Jinen-ryu jissen kobudo (a collection of 6 separate weapon systems)
What is Jinen Ryu?
Jinen Ryu is a martial arts school created by Unsui Sensei based upon his many years of
training and studying weapon-based martial arts. It contains a full curriculum for the
following weapons:
Biken (sword)
Nito (two swords used at once)
Tessen (iron war fan)
Tanto (knife)
Kusarifundo (weighted chain)
Jutte (cudgel)
What does “Inazuma” mean?
Literally translated it means “lightning”. Inazuma is the name of the 2nd kata in the sui no
maki of the Jinen Ryu Bikenjustu densho. This name was chosen to honor Sensei, and
because it is one of Mr. London’s favorite kata.
How old do I have to be to train?
You must be a minimum of 15 years old in order to study at the Jinenkan Inazuma Dojo.
Exceptions to the minimum age limit may be granted at the discretion of the Dojo-cho for
parent-child pairs planning to train together. Minors under 18 must have a signed
permission letter from a parent or guardian.
At the Jinenkan Inazuma Dojo we provide training in one of the world's oldest and most
effective martial arts, commonly referred to as Kobudo, or "classical Japanese martial art”.
The training practiced at our dojo focuses on developing the vital foundations of a good
martial artist: physical fitness, mental acuity, spiritual toughness, and an understanding of
one's abilities.
Who is Kobudo Good For?
Unlike many martial arts that rely on mostly on physical strength and speed, kobudo
focuses in equal parts on the understanding and importance of timing, distance and
strategy, as well as physical and mental conditioning. Kobudo can be effectively practiced
by the largest man as well as by the smallest woman and is as relevant and effective today
for all types of people as it was centuries ago.
Our Art:
We train in several schools (ryu-ha) of kobudo, including several ancient samurai martial
traditions. This is not a “sport” art. We do not participate in tournaments or other
competitive activities. We train to prepare ourselves for real-world conflicts of all kinds,
with the intent of improving ourselves and the world around us.
Kobudo is the root of all modern Japanese arts and includes the original forms of
techniques found in judo, sumo, jujutsu, kendo and many other sport-oriented arts. It
encompasses many different types unarmed fighting skills (taijutsu), as well as a variety of
armed forms of combat, including knife fighting (tantojutsu); sword arts (bikenjutsu and
nitojutsu); 3, 4, and six foot staff (hanbojutsu, jojutsu and rokushakubojutsu); throwing
weapons (shurikenjutsu); and other classical Japanese arms.
The Instructor:
Fumio Manaka Sensei:
The Jissen Kobudo Jinenkan:
Literally translated, Jissen Kobudo Jinenkan means “real fighting, classical martial arts, hall
of nature”. Less formally, it is known as the “Jinenkan”. The purpose of the organization
is to allow students to study the martial arts of old Japan under the guidance of Unsui
Sensei. The word "Jinenkan" was chosen by Sensei because his belief that there is no
movement superior to that found in nature. He feels that one must aspire to become like
nature, by being soft and forgiving like a reed in the wind or hard and resistant like a
mountain, when the situation is appropriate.
Japanese martial arts are traditionally taught in schools, or Ryu, that are organized by the
type of combat they include. The Jinenkan studies several different Ryu-ha, including:
Koto-ryu koppojutsu (bone breaking/striking techniques)
Gyokko-ryu koshijutsu (soft tissue striking techniques)
Togakure-ryu nin-po (stealth and other techniques)
Kukishin-ryu dakentaijutsu (striking techniques)
Kukishin-ryu happo biken (sword and staff techniques)
Shinden fudo-ryu dakentaijutsu / jutaijutsu (striking and grappling techniques)
Takagi yoshin-ryu jutaijutsu (grappling techniques)
Jinen-ryu jissen kobudo (a collection of 6 separate weapon systems)
What is Jinen Ryu?
Jinen Ryu is a martial arts school created by Unsui Sensei based upon his many years of
training and studying weapon-based martial arts. It contains a full curriculum for the
following weapons:
Biken (sword)
Nito (two swords used at once)
Tessen (iron war fan)
Tanto (knife)
Kusarifundo (weighted chain)
Jutte (cudgel)
What does “Inazuma” mean?
Literally translated it means “lightning”. Inazuma is the name of the 2nd kata in the sui no
maki of the Jinen Ryu Bikenjustu densho. This name was chosen to honor Sensei, and
because it is one of Mr. London’s favorite kata.
How old do I have to be to train?
You must be a minimum of 15 years old in order to study at the Jinenkan Inazuma Dojo.
Exceptions to the minimum age limit may be granted at the discretion of the Dojo-cho for
parent-child pairs planning to train together. Minors under 18 must have a signed
permission letter from a parent or guardian.
Evan London has been studying the art of jissen
kobudo since 1998 under the guidance Fumio
Manaka "Unsui" Sensei and other highly ranked
members of the Jissen Kobudo Jinenkan. In May
2004 Mr. London achieved the rank of sandan (third
degree black belt) in the Jinenkan. Additionally, at
that time he was also was granted the honor of
becoming a Dojo Cho (licensed training hall leader)
by Unsui Sensei, Kancho of the Jinenkan.
Mr. London regularly trains with his fellow Jinenkan
Dojo Cho from around the globe and continues to
train with Unsui Sensei several times a year. In
addition to being the Dojo Cho of the Jinenkan
Inazuma Dojo, Mr. London is also an instructor at the
Jinenkan Yasuragi Dojo in Mahopac, N.Y., lead by
Dojo Cho Adam Mitchell.
kobudo since 1998 under the guidance Fumio
Manaka "Unsui" Sensei and other highly ranked
members of the Jissen Kobudo Jinenkan. In May
2004 Mr. London achieved the rank of sandan (third
degree black belt) in the Jinenkan. Additionally, at
that time he was also was granted the honor of
becoming a Dojo Cho (licensed training hall leader)
by Unsui Sensei, Kancho of the Jinenkan.
Mr. London regularly trains with his fellow Jinenkan
Dojo Cho from around the globe and continues to
train with Unsui Sensei several times a year. In
addition to being the Dojo Cho of the Jinenkan
Inazuma Dojo, Mr. London is also an instructor at the
Jinenkan Yasuragi Dojo in Mahopac, N.Y., lead by
Dojo Cho Adam Mitchell.
Fumio Manaka Sensei, who also goes by
the martial name “Unsui”, has over 40
years of experience in the Japanese arts of
kobudo, having started training at the age
of 14 as the first student of Masaaki
Hatsumi Sensei. Unsui Sensei holds
certificates of mastery (menkyo kaiden) in
several martial schools and has formal
training in many others. In 1996, Unsui
Sensei founded the Jissen Kobudo
Jinenkan.
For many years Unsui Sensei has made
regular trips to the United States to conduct
training seminars and to directly instruct his
students. From April 2001 to May 2004
Manaka Sensei lived and trained in
Baltimore, Maryland. His goal in this move
from Japan was to allow martial artists in
the United States and Europe easier
access to him and to raise the level of
training in these areas. With his goals
achieved, he returned to Japan in June
2004. He continues his tradition of annual
seminars in the U.S. Europe, and Japan, in
addition to regular training at the honbu
dojo in Noda Japan..
the martial name “Unsui”, has over 40
years of experience in the Japanese arts of
kobudo, having started training at the age
of 14 as the first student of Masaaki
Hatsumi Sensei. Unsui Sensei holds
certificates of mastery (menkyo kaiden) in
several martial schools and has formal
training in many others. In 1996, Unsui
Sensei founded the Jissen Kobudo
Jinenkan.
For many years Unsui Sensei has made
regular trips to the United States to conduct
training seminars and to directly instruct his
students. From April 2001 to May 2004
Manaka Sensei lived and trained in
Baltimore, Maryland. His goal in this move
from Japan was to allow martial artists in
the United States and Europe easier
access to him and to raise the level of
training in these areas. With his goals
achieved, he returned to Japan in June
2004. He continues his tradition of annual
seminars in the U.S. Europe, and Japan, in
addition to regular training at the honbu
dojo in Noda Japan..
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