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OGAWA RYU or KAZE NO RYU
What is Bugei?
BU - Military, War
GEI - Art
BUGEI (pronounced 'Buguei') means "Art of War", or "Military Art"
According to Augusto Yamazato (Illustrated History Japan Square, 5 Cores Editora, 1967), military arts originated in the Heian Era (794 AD to 1192 AD), with the formation of the warrior class (Samurai). "As the leaders of the central government had a disorganized life, regional officials also wanted to emulate where the provincial administration was soon ended in utter chaos and anarchy. Taking advantage of the situation, groups of pirates and bandits attacked and looted villages and cities (931 AD)."
"To fend off the attackers, each territory had to form a guard compound selected from young families living there. Such youths, who were trained in the art of war, gave rise to the warrior class' of the 'Samurai' ".
"They were organized later in groups led by descendants of noble families and regional officials. The Heishi, who descended from Kammu and Emperor of Genji, a descendant of Emperor Seiwa: Among them, two lines stood out. The two families, from the beginning, became rivals, both seeking to expand its political and military power in the capital (old Heian-kyo) " Kyoto. The essence of the culture of the Heian period, however, almost completely disappears due to constant wars. The writings, artwork, records and almost everything was destroyed.
In 105, the groups began to emphasize the samurai. In 1185, the victorious Genji definitely and finally quoted a military government.
It was in the Tokugawa Era (also known as Edo Period - 1603 AD to 1868 AD) that the military culture reached its historical and technical peak. The population was divided into four classes: samurai, farmers, artisans and merchants. The samurai were the ruling class. They had absolute power over the people and land, taking the sword and the nickname as their symbol. They had the right to punish the people, but the responsibility for the acts came on them. Also, they had a code of honor called "Bushido".
Approximately nine centuries expression of military power in Japan show that the nation was imbued with ideals and ethics for these warriors, with an impressive sense of mission. These elements, which prompted the bushi to act in the stages of Japanese history, were tightly surrounded by a strong belief in the divine origin of Japan, with a determination that would confirm the belief in the force of arms, even if it meant death. The code of behavior demanded unquestioning obedience to the orders of his immediate superior, who was assigned to a thread of connection to the divine past. As such, the commander knew the walk that lead to victory.
The Bugei was taught in military schools (bujutsu ryu), distributed throughout Japan. It is impossible to specify the exact number of those schools, since the amount varies from one period to another. According to RP Dore, in 1983, some 159 large schools were listed in the "Bujutsu Ryuso-roku", but the list does not include minor and / or clandestine schools.
Each style or lineage of Bugei is called "Ryu". The Central American Bugei Society preserves the tradition of "Kaze no Ryu" - Wind Style.
DOCUMENTARY VIDEOS OF SOME OF THE DISCIPLINES WE TEACH:
1. Aikijujutsu
2. Kenjutsu
3. Jujutsu
4. Iaijutsu
5. Battojutsu
6. Koppojutsu
7. Kumiuchi
8. Yarijutsu (Fuko and Mago )
9. Bojutsu
10. Tantojutsu
11. Jojutsu
12. Tanbojutsu
13. Shurikenjutsu
14. Naginata no jutsu
15. Hojojutsu and Shibaru
16. Kusarijutsu ( Manriki kusari and Kusarigama )
17. Kamajutsu
18. Juttejutsu
19. Ogijutsu
20. Tessenjutsu
21. Shinrin Taiso
22. Heiho
23. Reigi to Saho
24. Bujutsu
We also have cultural workshops and classes such as Cha no Yu (Tea Ceremony), Bonsai, Origami, Ikebana, Japanese, Japanese clothing shop (Kimono - Jukata - Hakama) Sumi-e painting, Zen, etc.
The Bugei taught by the International Bugei Society came from Ogawa Shizen Kay school, descending from the Kawa village. The history affirms that "Kaze no Ryu" was baptized by Yorike Mizuguchi, who was influenced by Iizasa Chōisai Ienao who, as the legend says, received divine inspiration.
"Kaze no Ryu", as well as other styles, were developed through constant technical improvements. They had a belief that cemented their directions and determined their path of development. Although there are some inconsistencies, lineage sources assure that Kaze no Ryu differs from other styles by its strategic capacity, and also the affirmation that the style was divinely inspired.
Bushi brought with them their simple ideas of excellence, a mindset of giving their total obedience to direct superiors, and a fight and die without minor hesitation mentality. These ideas, according to historical records, contrasted with the highly sophisticated and introspective Nara.
These contrasts were solved with the imposition of guns. Many clan aristocrats totally perished and the few noble that survived didn’t bare any influence, and were restricted to represent themselves in an imperial court to the emperor. Also, most of the monasteries and libraries that contained the Heian culture essence (writings, records and works of art) were destroyed.
This brutal style of war was suddenly understandable for most of the population. In multiple small incidents, although with a great social importance, the drama of the mortal confrontation between two men was repeated in history many times, till the point where this particular experience became an intrinsic aspect of the Japanese soul. During the Tokugawa period the traditions of the military class, under an old and continuous culture, strongly reinforced the national character image that the Japanese were naturally a people of war.
The intensity of the struggle and civil conflicts impresses anyone who has had contact with the European war periods. However, for the Japanese, these combat periods were considered normal. The proof of that could be the way Japanese call their country- “Great Land of Peace”, although Edo's streets owned warlike names such as Armor, Helmet, Arc, Arrow etc.
The samurai class had succeeded in complete saturation of the national psyche with a particular interpretation of the national spirit (Yamato-Damashii), imposing their values to the remaining portion of the country, and with historically freezing the period of training and development characterized by the feudalism. However, that can only be evaluated starting at the beginning of the Meiji Period (from the middle of 1868.)
Yorike Mizuguchi, who later changed his name to Manabo Ogawa, was the ancestor of the genealogical tree of the family Ogawa. Yorike was a priest and believed in god’s message as the initial form to a person’s elevation. Later, Manabo was recognized by the priests as a Kokeisha (successor) of the traditional lineage of Kawa village.
It is believed that the adopted name – Ogawa – was without a doubt, an homage to his rebirth in the water of “the small river” where the Kawa village bathed.
There are indications in the history in relation to the development of techniques by Hiroshi Ogawa himself. So, by the 70s in Brazil, our lineage was also called Ogawa Ryu because of so much that was developed in terms of efficiency due to our Soke.
It is possible, therefore, to see the differences in regard to Kakuto not Bujutsu (the real form of war) when comparing the Kaze no Ryu that arrived in Brazil.
After talking with former practitioners of the decades of the 60s and 70s, as well as others today, we reached a consensus that Ogawa sensei taught the Koryu Seiteigata; but his real passion was restricted to the actual shape of war.
Many personal problems surrounded Ogawa sensei from his country of origin, but after 15 years they recognized his competence and technical intelligence. That was a golden age for the Bugei in Brazil, where countless opportunities emerged from meetings and festivities, which enabled an exchange of knowledge and led to a restructuring of what we call Kaze no Ryu Bugei.
Perhaps it would be more correct to call it Kaze no Ryu Ogawa Ha, although that may not be supported by older practitioners.
Shidoshi Jordan was born in 1974, and together with others of his generation, had access to only a few stories of ancient practitioners, so nothing can ensures the veracity of the facts. Thus, in the CABS sequences taught by Ogawa sensei, Seiteigata belonging to Koryu is taught.
The truth, is that this structure exists in many academic disciplines such as philosophy, meditation, study of Ki, painting, theater, tea ceremony, etc ... In addition, by having a strong religious relationship maintained until today, it expands the number of subjects studied like culture, mythology, prayers, and traditional chants.
One can then understand, that in order to expand and refine the study of Koryu, many disciplines were added. Some even reached their specialization in Brazil by our lineage. Consequently, the 18 disciplines of Bugei Juhapan inspire the introduction according to cultural, and deep intellectual knowledge as seen by Ogawa Sensei dreamed in building a "University" to teach all the traditional Japanese culture.
Much has been invested over time, in courses and seminars with teachers from the respective "areas", coming from Japan, so that the project would generate results. In short, we can say that nowadays much has been lost and that currently 30 subjects are taught. The other disciplines are seen as extras, which are eventually addressed in a more simplified way or short courses.
So the Kaze no Ryu has this vast amount of disciplines, whether (martial or not), physical, cultural and spiritual arts.
BU - Military, War
GEI - Art
BUGEI (pronounced 'Buguei') means "Art of War", or "Military Art"
According to Augusto Yamazato (Illustrated History Japan Square, 5 Cores Editora, 1967), military arts originated in the Heian Era (794 AD to 1192 AD), with the formation of the warrior class (Samurai). "As the leaders of the central government had a disorganized life, regional officials also wanted to emulate where the provincial administration was soon ended in utter chaos and anarchy. Taking advantage of the situation, groups of pirates and bandits attacked and looted villages and cities (931 AD)."
"To fend off the attackers, each territory had to form a guard compound selected from young families living there. Such youths, who were trained in the art of war, gave rise to the warrior class' of the 'Samurai' ".
"They were organized later in groups led by descendants of noble families and regional officials. The Heishi, who descended from Kammu and Emperor of Genji, a descendant of Emperor Seiwa: Among them, two lines stood out. The two families, from the beginning, became rivals, both seeking to expand its political and military power in the capital (old Heian-kyo) " Kyoto. The essence of the culture of the Heian period, however, almost completely disappears due to constant wars. The writings, artwork, records and almost everything was destroyed.
In 105, the groups began to emphasize the samurai. In 1185, the victorious Genji definitely and finally quoted a military government.
It was in the Tokugawa Era (also known as Edo Period - 1603 AD to 1868 AD) that the military culture reached its historical and technical peak. The population was divided into four classes: samurai, farmers, artisans and merchants. The samurai were the ruling class. They had absolute power over the people and land, taking the sword and the nickname as their symbol. They had the right to punish the people, but the responsibility for the acts came on them. Also, they had a code of honor called "Bushido".
Approximately nine centuries expression of military power in Japan show that the nation was imbued with ideals and ethics for these warriors, with an impressive sense of mission. These elements, which prompted the bushi to act in the stages of Japanese history, were tightly surrounded by a strong belief in the divine origin of Japan, with a determination that would confirm the belief in the force of arms, even if it meant death. The code of behavior demanded unquestioning obedience to the orders of his immediate superior, who was assigned to a thread of connection to the divine past. As such, the commander knew the walk that lead to victory.
The Bugei was taught in military schools (bujutsu ryu), distributed throughout Japan. It is impossible to specify the exact number of those schools, since the amount varies from one period to another. According to RP Dore, in 1983, some 159 large schools were listed in the "Bujutsu Ryuso-roku", but the list does not include minor and / or clandestine schools.
Each style or lineage of Bugei is called "Ryu". The Central American Bugei Society preserves the tradition of "Kaze no Ryu" - Wind Style.
DOCUMENTARY VIDEOS OF SOME OF THE DISCIPLINES WE TEACH:
1. Aikijujutsu
2. Kenjutsu
3. Jujutsu
4. Iaijutsu
5. Battojutsu
6. Koppojutsu
7. Kumiuchi
8. Yarijutsu (Fuko and Mago )
9. Bojutsu
10. Tantojutsu
11. Jojutsu
12. Tanbojutsu
13. Shurikenjutsu
14. Naginata no jutsu
15. Hojojutsu and Shibaru
16. Kusarijutsu ( Manriki kusari and Kusarigama )
17. Kamajutsu
18. Juttejutsu
19. Ogijutsu
20. Tessenjutsu
21. Shinrin Taiso
22. Heiho
23. Reigi to Saho
24. Bujutsu
We also have cultural workshops and classes such as Cha no Yu (Tea Ceremony), Bonsai, Origami, Ikebana, Japanese, Japanese clothing shop (Kimono - Jukata - Hakama) Sumi-e painting, Zen, etc.
The Bugei taught by the International Bugei Society came from Ogawa Shizen Kay school, descending from the Kawa village. The history affirms that "Kaze no Ryu" was baptized by Yorike Mizuguchi, who was influenced by Iizasa Chōisai Ienao who, as the legend says, received divine inspiration.
"Kaze no Ryu", as well as other styles, were developed through constant technical improvements. They had a belief that cemented their directions and determined their path of development. Although there are some inconsistencies, lineage sources assure that Kaze no Ryu differs from other styles by its strategic capacity, and also the affirmation that the style was divinely inspired.
Bushi brought with them their simple ideas of excellence, a mindset of giving their total obedience to direct superiors, and a fight and die without minor hesitation mentality. These ideas, according to historical records, contrasted with the highly sophisticated and introspective Nara.
These contrasts were solved with the imposition of guns. Many clan aristocrats totally perished and the few noble that survived didn’t bare any influence, and were restricted to represent themselves in an imperial court to the emperor. Also, most of the monasteries and libraries that contained the Heian culture essence (writings, records and works of art) were destroyed.
This brutal style of war was suddenly understandable for most of the population. In multiple small incidents, although with a great social importance, the drama of the mortal confrontation between two men was repeated in history many times, till the point where this particular experience became an intrinsic aspect of the Japanese soul. During the Tokugawa period the traditions of the military class, under an old and continuous culture, strongly reinforced the national character image that the Japanese were naturally a people of war.
The intensity of the struggle and civil conflicts impresses anyone who has had contact with the European war periods. However, for the Japanese, these combat periods were considered normal. The proof of that could be the way Japanese call their country- “Great Land of Peace”, although Edo's streets owned warlike names such as Armor, Helmet, Arc, Arrow etc.
The samurai class had succeeded in complete saturation of the national psyche with a particular interpretation of the national spirit (Yamato-Damashii), imposing their values to the remaining portion of the country, and with historically freezing the period of training and development characterized by the feudalism. However, that can only be evaluated starting at the beginning of the Meiji Period (from the middle of 1868.)
Yorike Mizuguchi, who later changed his name to Manabo Ogawa, was the ancestor of the genealogical tree of the family Ogawa. Yorike was a priest and believed in god’s message as the initial form to a person’s elevation. Later, Manabo was recognized by the priests as a Kokeisha (successor) of the traditional lineage of Kawa village.
It is believed that the adopted name – Ogawa – was without a doubt, an homage to his rebirth in the water of “the small river” where the Kawa village bathed.
There are indications in the history in relation to the development of techniques by Hiroshi Ogawa himself. So, by the 70s in Brazil, our lineage was also called Ogawa Ryu because of so much that was developed in terms of efficiency due to our Soke.
It is possible, therefore, to see the differences in regard to Kakuto not Bujutsu (the real form of war) when comparing the Kaze no Ryu that arrived in Brazil.
After talking with former practitioners of the decades of the 60s and 70s, as well as others today, we reached a consensus that Ogawa sensei taught the Koryu Seiteigata; but his real passion was restricted to the actual shape of war.
Many personal problems surrounded Ogawa sensei from his country of origin, but after 15 years they recognized his competence and technical intelligence. That was a golden age for the Bugei in Brazil, where countless opportunities emerged from meetings and festivities, which enabled an exchange of knowledge and led to a restructuring of what we call Kaze no Ryu Bugei.
Perhaps it would be more correct to call it Kaze no Ryu Ogawa Ha, although that may not be supported by older practitioners.
Shidoshi Jordan was born in 1974, and together with others of his generation, had access to only a few stories of ancient practitioners, so nothing can ensures the veracity of the facts. Thus, in the CABS sequences taught by Ogawa sensei, Seiteigata belonging to Koryu is taught.
The truth, is that this structure exists in many academic disciplines such as philosophy, meditation, study of Ki, painting, theater, tea ceremony, etc ... In addition, by having a strong religious relationship maintained until today, it expands the number of subjects studied like culture, mythology, prayers, and traditional chants.
One can then understand, that in order to expand and refine the study of Koryu, many disciplines were added. Some even reached their specialization in Brazil by our lineage. Consequently, the 18 disciplines of Bugei Juhapan inspire the introduction according to cultural, and deep intellectual knowledge as seen by Ogawa Sensei dreamed in building a "University" to teach all the traditional Japanese culture.
Much has been invested over time, in courses and seminars with teachers from the respective "areas", coming from Japan, so that the project would generate results. In short, we can say that nowadays much has been lost and that currently 30 subjects are taught. The other disciplines are seen as extras, which are eventually addressed in a more simplified way or short courses.
So the Kaze no Ryu has this vast amount of disciplines, whether (martial or not), physical, cultural and spiritual arts.