Standard MSR Bo-Shuriken

All bo shuriken are made from 1018 cold rolled steel, case hardened, and finished with gun bluing. These bo-shuriken are standard Meifu Shinkage Ryu blades and are meant to be thrown, and thrown a lot. These will meet your shuriken-jutsu needs.

After being disappointed with what was available in the market, Jason of the California MSR dojo has been making blades of different styles
for the Meifu Shinkage Ryu students, and others interested in shuriken jutsu. Using his background in gunsmithing, Jason of the Meifu Shinkage Ryu Dojo produced some of the best bo-shuriken available today!

Meifu Shinkage Ryu Shuriken Standard Blade for shuriken-jutsu practice can be used by any student of traditional Japanese Martial Arts interested in the art of shurikenjutsu.

A box case for your bo-shuriken are also available with these laser cut poplar, with “Meifu Shinkage ryu Shuriken Jutsu” laser engraved into the magnetic lid. Holds 5 bo-shuriken standard MSR 16 cm blades.

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The bo-shuriken case will hold and transport your bo-shuriken perfectly between practice sessions. The custom cases hold the bo-shuriken very snug, and the magnetic lid keeps it in place. Perfect to throw in to your gear bag and head to the dojo for shuriken jutsu practice.

• No sales to anyone under 18, so please do not ask.
• No sales of Bo Shuriken are allowed to Nevada.
• We assume no responsibility for anyone accidentally or intentionally injuring themselves or someone else with these shuriken.
• Shuriken jutsu practice should not be attempted without proper instruction.
• Bo Shuriken can cause injury just by dropping them on your foot.

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A shuriken ( 手裏剣 “sword hidden in the hand”) is a traditional Japanese concealed weapon that was generally used for throwing, and sometimes stabbing or slashing. They are sharpened hand-held blades made from a variety of everyday items such as needles, nails, and knives, as well as coins, washers, and other flat plates of metal.

The major varieties of shuriken are the bō shuriken (棒手裏剣, stick shuriken) and the hira shuriken (平手裏剣, flat shuriken) or shaken (車剣, also read as kurumaken, wheel shuriken). Shuriken were mainly a supplemental weapon to the more commonly used katana sword or yari spear in a warrior’s arsenal, though they often played a pivotal tactical role in battle.[1] The art of wielding the shuriken is known as shurikenjutsu, and was mainly taught as a minor part of the martial arts curriculum of many famous schools, such as Yagyū Shinkage-ryū, Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū, Ittō-ryū, Kukishin-ryū and Togakure-ryū.

A few words on Bo Shuriken Maintenance:

• As you practice shuriken jutsu, it’s important to keep your gear in good shape.
• Through normal wear and tear, blades can and will get damaged.
• Throwing damaged blades can result in injury.
• Bent tips should be gently hammered straight, and then shaped with a file.
• A curled under tip can rip open your finger when throwing point-down.
• Broken tips, if they aren’t too bad, should be re-pointed by using a file.
• When one shuriken hits another that is already stuck in a target, the point from one can gouge the shaft of another… curling up a sharp burr. These burrs should be removed with a fine file, so they are smooth to the touch.
• Any rust should be removed with a green scratchy pad and cleaner.
• A light coat of a thin oil, like gun oil or choji oil is a great way to keep your shuriken from rusting.
• Always remeber, live shuriken can and will injur you VERY easily. Do not try to catch bounce-backs!

 

MSR Standard Bo-shuriken

Set of 5 with box $39.99

 

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Indoor Tabi Shoes

Indoor Budo Tabi Shoes are hand made and imported from Saitama, Japan. Saitama has been known for producing traditional indigo cotton indoor Tabi shoes for budo training since the times when the Samurai ruled Japan.

Tabi (足袋) are traditional Japanese socks. Ankle-high and with a separation between the big toe and other toes, they are worn by both men and women with geta and other traditional thronged footwear. Tabi shoes are also essential with traditional clothing such as the kimono. The most common color is white or indigo, and white tabi are worn in formal situations such as at tea ceremonies. Men wear indigo blue budo tabi shoes for martial arts training.

Sizes (cm)

23 cm $39.99 24 cm $39.99 25 cm $39.99 26 cm $39.99 27 cm $44.99 28 cm $44.99 29 cm $44.99 30 cm $44.99 31 cm $57.99 32 cm $57.99

Paul Maloney-sensei started his study of Jo in Japan under the guidance of the late Shimizu-sensei and Donn Draeger-sensei in the 1960s and 70s. Returning to Australia,  Shimazu Sensei and Draeger Sensei’s wish for the promotion of Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo has been carried out by the Australian Jodokai, the Australian branch of the International Jodo Federation, founded by Draeger Sensei and now lead by Phil Relnick Sensei. Today, several groups practice Jodo as a classical tradition around Australia in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and WA. For further details, please visit the Jodokai Australia website.

Most of the Jujutsu techniques in Tenjin Shinyo Ryu are accompanied by a strike. This is what made the style so effective. Note also that Jigoro Kano studied Tenjin Shinyo Ryu and Kito Ryu Jujutsu before developing Judo, so many of the Techniques particularly the Kime No Kate and Itsutsu no Kata are based on Tenjin Shinyo-Ryu.Morihei Ueshiba the founder of Aikido studied Tenjin and Daito Ryu Jujutsu styles. Although Daito Ryu is the basis of Aikido some techniques such as Kote Gaeshi are common to both styles.

Located in the North Sydney Police Citizens Youth Club, a branch of Kubota Sensei‘s Tenjin Shinyo Ryu Jujutsu has been active for quite a number of years under the direction of George Marton-sensei (Sydney, NSW). Tenjin Shinyo Ryu is an extensive system of over 130 kata of classical jujutsu unarmed combat teaching from seated positions, standing positions, weapons defence, and also includes special healing methods and resuscitation (kappo). For further details, please contact Mr. George Marton (02) 9299-3555 (bh) or visit his student’s Makotokan website.

Most of the Jujutsu techniques in Tenjin Shinyo Ryu are accompanied by a strike. This is what made the style so effective. Note also that Jigoro Kano studied Tenjin Shinyo Ryu and Kito Ryu Jujutsu before developing Judo, so many of the Techniques particularly the Kime No Kate and Itsutsu no Kata are based on Tenjin Shinyo-Ryu.Morihei Ueshiba the founder of Aikido studied Tenjin and Daito Ryu Jujutsu styles. Although Daito Ryu is the basis of Aikido some techniques such as Kote Gaeshi are common to both styles.

Located in the North Sydney Police Citizens Youth Club, a branch of Kubota Sensei‘s Tenjin Shinyo Ryu Jujutsu has been active for quite a number of years under the direction of George Marton-sensei (Sydney, NSW). Tenjin Shinyo Ryu is an extensive system of over 130 kata of classical jujutsu unarmed combat teaching from seated positions, standing positions, weapons defence, and also includes special healing methods and resuscitation (kappo). For further details, please contact Mr. George Marton (02) 9299-3555 (bh) or visit his student’s Makotokan website.

The Budokan Academy provides training in Seitei Gata Iaido, Muso Shinden Ryu, Jodo and the Jishukan system of martial arts (a modern Japanese martial art based on kenpo, jujutsu, judo, hayanawa and jojutsu). The principal of the academy, Ramon Lawrence-Sensei together with Bob Shersby Sensei lead instruction in Muso Shinden Ryu together in WA. For more information please visit the Budokan Academy website.

The Kenshikan Dojo is located in Melbourne, Australia. The dojo is owned by the members of the Melbourne Kendo Club, with patronage and assistance from the Otsuka family of Tokyo (with support from the family to promote cultural exchange of Japanese sword arts, related to kendo).

The Kenshikan today houses practice in kendo, seitei iaido, seitei jodo, naginatado, shindo muso ryu jodo and muso shinden ryu iaido. For more information, please visit the Kenshikan website.

The Budokan Academy provides training in Seitei Gata Iaido, Muso Shinden Ryu, Jodo and the Jishukan system of martial arts (a modern Japanese martial art based on kenpo, jujutsu, judo, hayanawa and jojutsu). The principal of the academy, Ramon Lawrence-Sensei together with Bob Shersby Sensei lead instruction in Muso Shinden Ryu together in WA. For more information please visit the Budokan Academy website.

The Kenshikan Dojo is located in Melbourne, Australia. The dojo is owned by the members of the Melbourne Kendo Club, with patronage and assistance from the Otsuka family of Tokyo (with support from the family to promote cultural exchange of Japanese sword arts, related to kendo).

The Kenshikan today houses practice in kendo, seitei iaido, seitei jodo, naginatado, shindo muso ryu jodo and muso shinden ryu iaido. For more information, please visit the Kenshikan website.

The practice of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu (founded by Hayashizaki Jinsuke Minamoto Shigenobu), which centres on “iaijutsu” (perhaps suitably described as drawing and cutting with the Japanese sword) is conducted by several groups throughout Australia.

Glenn Stockwell-sensei (Gold Coast, QLD), a 7th dan practitioner trained by Yasuyoshi Kimura-Sensei of Osaka’s Meishinkan, is the chief instructor of the Meishinkan organisation in Australia with branches in Queensland (Gold Coast, Brisbane) and New South Wales. For further details please refer to the Seishinkan website.

Danny Mayman-sensei (Adelaide, SA), a practitioners trained by Komei-Juku’s headmaster Sekiguchi Komei-Sensei conducts practice and teaching in Adelaide. For further details please refer to the Adelaide Komei-juku website.

Mr. Sherman Lee (6th Dan) and Mr. Tom Kovac (5th Dan), trained by Ishibe Hiroshi-sensei 8th dan and head of the Setouchi Central Eishinkan, lead training in Adelaide. For more information please contact Mr. Vlad Gobin (3rd Dan) on (08) 8235 9756.

Mr. Matthew Whittle (4th Dan) of the Eishinkan organisation is presently leading a dojo in Melbourne, Victoria. Practice is held Tuesday evenings 7:30 to 9:00pm at the Kensington Community Centre, Cnr Kensington Rd and Altona St, Kensington. Time:  For further details contact (0403) 164 654 (business hours).

The practice of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu (founded by Hayashizaki Jinsuke Minamoto Shigenobu), which centres on “iaijutsu” (perhaps suitably described as drawing and cutting with the Japanese sword) is conducted by several groups throughout Australia.

Glenn Stockwell-sensei (Gold Coast, QLD), a 7th dan practitioner trained by Yasuyoshi Kimura-Sensei of Osaka’s Meishinkan, is the chief instructor of the Meishinkan organisation in Australia with branches in Queensland (Gold Coast, Brisbane) and New South Wales. For further details please refer to the Seishinkan website.

Danny Mayman-sensei (Adelaide, SA), a practitioners trained by Komei-Juku’s headmaster Sekiguchi Komei-Sensei conducts practice and teaching in Adelaide. For further details please refer to the Adelaide Komei-juku website.

Mr. Sherman Lee (6th Dan) and Mr. Tom Kovac (5th Dan), trained by Ishibe Hiroshi-sensei 8th dan and head of the Setouchi Central Eishinkan, lead training in Adelaide. For more information please contact Mr. Vlad Gobin (3rd Dan) on (08) 8235 9756.

Mr. Matthew Whittle (4th Dan) of the Eishinkan organisation is presently leading a dojo in Melbourne, Victoria. Practice is held Tuesday evenings 7:30 to 9:00pm at the Kensington Community Centre, Cnr Kensington Rd and Altona St, Kensington. Time:  For further details contact (0403) 164 654 (business hours).

Today, Hontai Yoshin-Ryu is preserved by the grandmaster, Soke Inoue Kyoichi-sensei in Nishinomiya, Hyogo-ken. The teachings concentrate on three central techniques: jujutsu, bojutsu and kodachijutsu. 17th grandmaster, the late Minaki Saburo-sensei further refined the teachings received from his master Kakuno-sensei as “Hontai Yoshin-Ryu”, reforming the teachings to include jujutsu (gyaku, nage, oku, yoshin, tanto-dori and tachi-dori no kata), kodachijutsu (omote, ura and oku no kata), bojutsu (hanbojutsu kihon-waza, kumitachi no kata, chobojutsu kihon-waza, kumiawase [kumibo], kumitachi no kata) as well as sword (iai kenpo, tachi-waza, i-waza). Additionally there are many hidden areas of practice taught at appropriate levels to practitioners of the ryuha. For further information, please contact David Montebello-sensei (5th dan) at (03)9366-8462/(019)131-087 mobile, or visit Hontai Yoshin-ryu Australia.

Today, Hontai Yoshin-Ryu is preserved by the grandmaster, Soke Inoue Kyoichi-sensei in Nishinomiya, Hyogo-ken. The teachings concentrate on three central techniques: jujutsu, bojutsu and kodachijutsu. 17th grandmaster, the late Minaki Saburo-sensei further refined the teachings received from his master Kakuno-sensei as “Hontai Yoshin-Ryu”, reforming the teachings to include jujutsu (gyaku, nage, oku, yoshin, tanto-dori and tachi-dori no kata), kodachijutsu (omote, ura and oku no kata), bojutsu (hanbojutsu kihon-waza, kumitachi no kata, chobojutsu kihon-waza, kumiawase [kumibo], kumitachi no kata) as well as sword (iai kenpo, tachi-waza, i-waza). Additionally there are many hidden areas of practice taught at appropriate levels to practitioners of the ryuha. For further information, please contact David Montebello-sensei (5th dan) at (03)9366-8462/(019)131-087 mobile, or visit Hontai Yoshin-ryu Australia.

Toda-ha Buko-ryu is a classical tradition focusing on the application of naginata (a weapon akin to a halberd), as well as the use of weapons ranging from yari (spear) to kusarigama (chain and sickle).

Two students of Nitta Suzuo-Soke, present grandmaster of the system in Tokyo, are presently leading schools in Australia: Bill Fettes-sensei and Liam Keeley-sensei.

Bill Fettes-sensei (Adelaide, SA) practices Toda-ha Buko-ryu Naginata, along with seperate practice in Shindo Muso-ryu Jodo, Tomiki-style Aikido, and Chinese martial arts, which he has spent several years in both Japan and China studying. For further details on training, please contact Mr. Bill Fetes on (08) 8270-4338.

Liam Keeley-sensei (Melbourne, VIC), is an authorised instructor/representative for both Toda-ha Buko ryu naginata-jutsu and Tatsumi ryu Hyoho with several decades of martial arts experience in Japan, as well as a long history of work with the International Hoplological Society. For more information, please contact Mr. Liam Keeley on (03) 9850-1404, or visit the website of the Melbourne Koryu Kenkyukai.