Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū is one of the oldest extant Japanese martial arts, founded in the late 14th century by Iizasa Chōi-sai Ienao after receiving martial secrets from a scroll during 1000 days of training at Katori Shrine. The style, known as the "Heavenly True, Correctly Transmitted Style of the Way of the God of Katori", trained battle techniques for samurai including kenjutsu, iaijutsu, kodachi, naginatajutsu, shurikenjutsu, and sujutsu.

1. Tenshin Shōden
Katori Shintō-ryū
One of the
oldest extant Japanese
martial arts

2. Founded by
Iizasa Chōi-sai Ienao
(1387 – 1488)

3. Iizasa Chōi-sai Ienao
• A respected spearman and swordman.
• After 1000 days of training in Katori Shrine, he
received the secrets of martial strategy in a
scroll named Mokuroku Heiho no Shinsho.

4. Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū
the “Heavenly True, Correctly Transmitted Style
of the Way of the God of Katori”

5. Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū
• Trained battle technique for samurai.
• Technique in Katori:
- Omote kenjutsu
- Iaijutsu
- Kodachi (short sword)
- Naginatajutsu
- Shurikenjutsu
- Sujutsu
-…

6. Omote kenjutsu

7. Naginatajutsu

8. Iaijutsu

9. Risuke Otake

10. Keppan

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