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Iso Mataemon Masanobu, the 4th Headmaster, wrote a book in 1894 that included the original history of TenJin Shinyo Ryu’s beginning. Kubota Toshihiro, the current Headmaster, provided additional history of the School in a 1983 publication. The historical knowledge pointed to the uniqueness of the School’s creation. Both Jyujyutsu and Goshinjyutsu were developed by the Founder – Iso Mataemon Minamoto No Masatari and configured into the original Style. The inspirational and Divine guidance, spearheading both developments, were quite unique and happened on two separate occasions.... 

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TENJIN SHINYO GOSHIN RYU

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Tenjin Shinyo Ryu Jyujyutsu

Tenjin Shinyo Ryu Jyujyutsu

Born in 1804, Hachiroji Okayama (later renamed to Iso Mataemon) became a warrior of the Kishu Clan. When he was 15 years old, he entered... 

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History of the Style

History of the Style

Faced with a dilemma, Hachiroji requested help from the senior students of both Yoshin-ryu and Shinno Shinto-ryu. Through prayers and... 

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Generation to Generation

Generation to Generation

Taken from the Record from the Original Ancestry Series of Generations of Persons descending from their common Ancestor – - The... 

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Calvin D. Lester

Calvin D. Lester

Shi Den – The duty of a Teacher, Master of Bujyutsu An apprentice of Kubota Toshihiro, Calvin D. Lester establishes the first... 

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