Jiyushin-ryu AikiBudo

The Jiyushin-ryu AikiBudo that we practice at the Renshinkan is a synthesis of the teachings of Kano, Ueshiba, and Tomiki as handed down to us by our teachers, C. E. Clark. Clark sensei has extensive experience not only in Judo and Aikido, but also in various other arts, all of which have influenced our AikiBudo to varying degrees.

Jiyushin-ryu AikiBudo comprises throwing and joint-locking techniques, ground work, striking, and weaponry. What we do isn’t quite Judo, nor is it quite Aikido. Rather than attempt to explain it here, we recommend you come in, watch several classes, and ask questions of our senior dojo members.

Shinto Muso-ryu jo

Shinto Muso-ryu jo is said to be the oldest style for using a stick (jo) in combat in Japan. It was founded in the early 17th century by Muso Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi, an exponent of Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu. The jo is a staff-like weapon, 50 1/4″ x 7/8″.

There are a total of 64 techniques in Shinto Muso-ryu jo divided into a number of sets. Training is systematic and develops the exponent’s technical skills and psychological abilities, from body movement and weapons handling to the proper use of timing, targeting, and distancing.

Also included in the curriculum are twelve techniques of swordsmanship called Shinto-ryu kenjutsu.

There are four levels of recognition in Shinto Muso-ryu jo. They are okuiri-sho, sho-mokuroku, go-mokuroku, and menkyo kaiden.

Students in the Renshinkan study Shinto Muso-ryu jo under the direct transmission of Phil Relnick sensei, Menkyo Kaiden.