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Yamabushi Ryu

Yamabushi Ryu is an International School of Warrior arts and philosophy.

Yamabushi Ryu was founded in the 1980s and the association now organises itsown memberships, insurance and gradings and affiliates associated clubs throughtheShugenja Kokusai Bugei Renmei

While this school might have only been formed in the 1980s, it is very firmlybased upon the traditional values of the warrior monk. It is a system of combat,philosophy and academic study that encompasses many different and fascinatingperspectives.

This site is intended as an information resource for members of the Ryu. Howeverif you are interested in martial arts of any kind you should find much of this siteof value. Yamabushi Ryu hold regular classes and always welcome new facesregardless of age or ability. Please come along to one of ourclassesand find outmore about what we do.

If you would like more information about the warrior path of the Yamabushi, thenplease contact us at info@yamabushiryu.com

The Warrior Path of the Yamabushi

The mountain warrior school should seek to emulate the traditional principals ofwarrior enlightenment. Within the confines of the dojo, the student should findpeace and harmony and love, the seeds of which should be planted in their heartand nurtured by their training. As well as martial endeavours, the studentsshould strive hard to perfect themselves inwardly by the understanding and

concern for the well-being of others.

HistoryThe yamabushi were originally mountain hermits, ascetics, healers and holypeople who followed the path of shugendo. The people who followed this pathcame to be known by a variety of names, some of which include kenja, kenza andshugenja.

The yamabushi came to be known for their magical abilities and occult knowledgeandwere sought out as healers or occult philosphers. However as well as their

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affinity with nature and their religious studies they also became well versed in avariety of martial arts improving their physical, mental and spiritual well being.

The yamabushi therefore became known as great warriors, as well as monks. Justlike other warrior monks, the Yamabushi used a variety of weaponry and its not

uncommon to find references to them fighting with such. Traditionally theyamabushi weapon of choice was the naginata.

The Naginata is a weapon traditionally used in Japan by both the yamabushi andthe samurai, it consists of a wooden pole with a curved blade. Yamabushi Ryuteaches the art of oriental weaponry including Naginata

Today, the Yamabushi continue to serve humanity just as they have done in thepast. No longer through dying in battle, but by living in peace and providing help,guidance, and support to anyone seeking or requiring these.

Yamabushi provide training in both historic aspects of the traditional martial artsand philosophies and contemporary aspects such as self-defence and personalsafety. Yamabushi ryu also maintains strong links with the Institute of Martial Artsand Sciences, an official academic and educational body listed in BritishQualifications and accredited by the Qualifications Network UK.

In addition,Yamabushi Ryu is a very Pro-Active association, and there is nearlyalways something of interest going on such as international seminars, nationalcourses or lively social events.. Education, qualifications, fitness, confidence, its

all here waiting for you within our dojo.