My congratulations to the following, who were graded in Ryōi Shintō-ryū Jūjutsu (良移心当流柔術) on 10th September 2023 and awarded their Ryōi Shintōkai (良移心当会) menjo: Darren Cherry Nidan (2nd dan 弍段)David Parker (2nd dan 弍段)Steven Rodges Nidan (2nd dan 弍段)Monika Mansell - Shodan (1st dan 初段) These grades have been recognised by the 'Zen Nihon Sōgō […]

Part 2 of the little-known aspect of martial arts: Kyusho.Discover these points and zones, and how to apply them effectively and precisely. With Peter King: Topics covered during the course: The anatomical locations and landmarks of the different KyūshoThe scientific mechanisms by which they workThe combinations necessary to obtain an optimal effectThe medical effects and […]

Oshimatsu (1983), describes Ryōi Shintō-ryū as a being a "Sōgō-bujutsu no ketsujitsu“ (良移心当流は総合武術の結実 - a comprehensive martial art of achieving success). Ryōi Shintō-ryū truly is Sōgō-bujutsu (comprehensive martial art). It begins with 'Kenpō' (拳法), then progresses to 'Toriai Shikkō' (捕合執行 - restraining /capturing), then 'Kumiuchi' (組討 - grappling) and finally Sakkatsu-hō' (殺活法 - killing & […]

I am saddened to inform our Ryōi Shintō-ryū family that early practitioner of Ryōi Shintō-ryū Jūjutsu practitioner - Robin Stilllman, passed away (aged 87) last month. I remember Robin starting training (some time around about 1978) and he had remained a true friend since that time. Robin personified all of the finest qualities of a […]