Overview

YoShin Ryu, an original Jyujyutsu Style, was first studied by the Founder of TenJin ShinYo Ryu . When the Master died, he began the study of Shin no Shinto Ryu Jyujyutsu, whose Founder had studied one half of the YoShin Ryu curriculum, before establishing Shin no Shinto Ryu . Ryunoske Nohara, wrote a letter in 1849 that provided an insight into the reason Hachiroji Okayama (TenJin’s Founder), took the seniors from YoShin and Shin no Shinto Ryu, with himself to the TenJin Shrine in Kyoto, Japan . This Shrine was known to be the place where the Patron Deity of Scholarship, Learning and Calligraphy existed.

TenJin is the “Kami” (Shinto God) of education . The original seed that created YoShin Ryu Jyujyutsu, 200 years earlier, was revealed to Hachiroji Okayama, at the TenJin Shrine at this time . After the creation and mastering of TenJin ShinYo Ryu Jyujyutsu at the TenJin Shrine was completed, Hachiroji Okayama,the Founder, tested every skill of this new System against Masters of other Jyujyutsu Schools throughout Japan, for 3 years . The fame, reputation of the Founder was throughout Japan, because of the impossible challenges that he overcame during this fighting pilgrimage.

GoShinjyutsu was transmitted to “Respect and Honor Human Life“, even when wounding an opponent in order to defeat them. GoShinjyutsu was extended over a large area, because of the thousands who learned from the Founder of TenJin ShinYo Ryu Jyujyutsu. GoShinjyutsu became widely accepted.

In a 1980’s magazine article, the question about TenJin’s Founder’s defeat of more than 100 bandits was presented in a article entitled “Fictitious Story.” The current Master, Kubota Toshihiro was asked to explain if the story concerning this great battle, was true . Kubota, Master is the authorized authority in Japan, who has sovereign power over TenJin ShinYo Ryu Jyujyutsu. He therefore, could provide the correct account of the events described . The Master confirmed that this event was true and revealed the skills used by the Founder, that resulted in the victory . The skills used, validated the “Truth” taught in making the TenJin skills superior. The multi-opponent fighting skills names were listed and 5 of them were illustrated and explained. A chart was provided to show the persons who were taught these skills . In addition to the Headmasters and Shihans, the Founders of Kodokan Judo and Aikido were listed.

TenJin ShinYo Ryu Jyujyutsu was very popular between 1848-64. It was said by most warriors that TenJin ShinYo Ryu was the best Jyjyujyutsu Style among more than 100 Styles of Jyujyutsu in Japan’s Feudal Era.