is one of the oldest extant Japanese martial arts, and an exemplar of koryu bujutsu. The Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu was founded by Iizasa Ienao, born 1387 in Iizasa village , who was living near Katori Shrine at the time.... which is a traditional (koryu
Koryu
is a Japanese language word that is used in association with the ancient Japanese martial arts. This word literally translates as ":wikt:? :wikt:?" or "traditional school." Koryu is a general term for Japanese schools of martial arts that predate the Meiji Restoration .... ) Japanese martial art. His Buddhist posthumous name is Taiganin-den-Taira-no-Ason-Iga-no-Kami-Raiodo-Hon-Daikoji.
, meaning "the art of the sword", is a term for classical Japanese sword arts , in particular those which predate the Meiji Restoration. It is sometimes used more generally to describe any martial art which makes use of the Japanese sword.... who served the Chiba family in what is today Chiba Prefecture
Chiba Prefecture
is a Prefectures of Japan of Japan located in the Greater Tokyo Area. Its capital is Chiba, Chiba.... . When his home town was destroyed he began wandering the land until he settled down near the Katori Shrine
Katori Shrine
The is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Katori, Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It stands as the head of a nationwide network of 400 Katori Shrines.... and founded the Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu in c.1447.
