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	Tsukahara Bokuden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tsukahara Bokuden (塚原卜伝 1489 - 1571) was a famous swordsman of early Sengoku period.
		Bokuden learned the Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu from his adopted father and later honed his skills by engaging in musha shugyo (warrior's ascetic training), traveling throughout Japan and training with most of the skillful and knowledgeable swordsmen of the day.
		In one anecdote, Bokuden was challenged by a mannerless ruffian.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tsukahara_Bokuden (266 words)

	AikiWeb Aikido Forums - Victory without fighting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Bokuden was not the least disturbed by the samurai's challenge to a duel, which would have been a life-and-death combat.
		Bokuden knew that life is precious, no matter what, and at the same time, he knew he had to teach a lesson to the belligerent samurai.
		Bokuden considered his skill of sword fighting to be too precious to be used against a samurai of such low attitude.
	www.aikiweb.com /forums/printthread.php?t=1368 (2268 words)

	Aikido Anno XXXV: Tsukahara Bokuden
		Bokuden (1489-1571) nacque nell’omonimo villaggio di Tsukahara (Ibaraki) che gli diede il nome.
		Bokuden crebbe sotto l’influsso di entrambe le scuole, spostando progressivamente il centro del suo studio verso la scuola di Kashima ma mantenendo una grande attenzione verso tutte le 7 scuole del Kanto (la regione dove si trova Tokyo).
		Bokuden si trasferì dal suo nuovo insegnante, superando anch’esso in duello nel volgere di 3 anni.
	www.aikikai.it /riviste/3501/htm/19Bokuden.htm (682 words)

	Bokuden
		Bokuden nacque nel 1490 quando il Giappone era nel pieno della sua era feudale.
		Tsukahara Bokuden (1490-1572) era il classico cavaliere errante.
		Tsukahara Bokuden vedeva la spada come uno strumento per raggiungere la perfezione personale e non l’avrebbe mai sguainata a meno di raggiungere questo obiettivo.
	www.aikidoedintorni.com /Bokuden/Bokuden.htm (451 words)

	tokyo_babylon's Xanga Site
		When Bokuden was crossing Beira in a rowboat, with a number of passengers there was a braggart among them, a rough-looking Samurai, arrogant and stalwart in every possible way.
		He approched Bokuden and shook him saying, "You also carry a pair of swords, why not say a word?" Bokuden answered quietly, "My art is different from yours; it consists not of defeating others, but in not being defeated." This incensed the fellow immensely.
		To all appearance he was about to follow the Samurai onto the island, when Bokuden suddenly took the oar away from the boatman and pushing it against the land, gave a hard backstroke to the boat.
	www.xanga.com /tokyo_babylon (1533 words)

	columns-peace
		There once was a samurai named Tsukahara Bokuden, who lived from 1489 to 1571, and was one of the finest swordsmen of his time.
		Bokuden spotted a small, narrow sandbar in the middle of the lake, and directed the bargemen to guide the barge to it.
		Bokuden picked up one of the barge poles, as though he were going to vault onto the island—but instead, simply pushed the craft back into the water, stranding his would be opponent, who could do nothing in response but howl curses at him.
	www.riverreporter.com /issues/06-11-23/columns-peace.html (588 words)

	TENSHUKAKU - Bokuden
		In einem solchen Umfeld wuchs Tsukahara Bokuden nun in seiner Jugend auf.
		Bokuden absolvierte 19 Duelle mit realen Klingen, aus denen er siegreich hervor ging.
		Andere bekannte Schüler Bokudens gründeten auf den Grundlagen seiner Lehren später ihre eigenen Fechtsysteme.
	www.tenshukaku.de /bokuden.htm (1460 words)

	NBC - Ninjutsu.at - Tsukahara Bokuden
		When Bokuden was crossing Lake Biwa in a rowboat with a number of passengers, there was among them a rough-looking samurai.
		The samurai approached Bokuden and shook him saying, "You also carry two swords, why not say a word?" Bokuden answered quietly, "My art is different from yours; it consists not in defeating others, but in not being defeated." This angered the samurai.
		But Bokuden suggested that it would be better to go to the island farther off because on the mainland they might attract people who were liable to get hurt.
	www.ninjutsu.at /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=72&Itemid=64 (293 words)

	ISKKF
		Bokuden who was of slender build and somewhat short was nevertheless wiry and powerfully built.
		Bokuden said it was alright then asked him to replace the jar and then dismissed him.
		This convinced Bokuden that his oldest son was truly worthy of carrying on his name and teaching since he did not draw his sword in order to deal with the jar.
	www.worldbudokan.com /Articles/CodeoftheSamurai.htm (12244 words)

	The ‘Kashima Jingu Gasshuku’ Experience
		Tsukahara Bokuden (1490-1571) is the famous kenshi associated with Kashima Jingu; Indeed, his father was a Shinto priest at the shrine.
		Tsukahara Bokuden’s gravesite is on a hillside covered in timber bamboo that is approached from a single lane road on the dike between rice paddies.
		Tsukahara Bokuden’s grave marker is under a covered pavilion about halfway up the hill.
	ejmas.com /tin/2005tin/tinart_sosnowski_1005.html (4684 words)

	Kashima Shinto-ryu
		Bokuden was born into this family, later becoming a yoshi, or adopted bridegroom of the Tsukahara clan.
		Bokuden is often referred to as a kensei.
		Bokuden learned the Katori Shinto-ryu from his adopted father and later perfected his skills by engaging in musha shugyo (warrior's ascetic training), traveling throughout Japan and training with most the skillful, knowledgeable exponents of the day.
	www.aikidojournal.com /article.php?articleID=13 (1935 words)

	THE SAMURAI AND THE MANAGER
		Bokuden wanted to give the final test to his three sons after having trained them in the art of swordsmanship.
		In passing judgment, Bokuden announced that the eldest son was a master swordsman and presented him a sword.
		Like the Bokuden's youngest son, who feels pride and pleasure in the burst of pillow feathers on his face as he wields his sword, this manager is a disgrace to the managerial profession.
	www.rtdonline.com /BMA/ABM/1.html (1008 words)

	Martial Direct- The Directory of Martial Arts Schools & Instructors
		As the story goes, Bokuden was crossing a lake one day when confronted by another swordsman who was bent on displaying his skill.
		When Bokuden was asked what his style was, he replied, "The mutekatsu ryu." Bokuden explained that this style was the highest form of swordsmanship, for it relied on no hands.
		Bokuden then spoke in a calm voice saying that this is how mutekatsu ryu defeats the enemy.
	www.martialdirect.com /articles/bruceleept1.htm (996 words)

	sWords of Wisdom (Issue 6) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Student of Tsukahara Bokuden and founder of the Ten-ryu tradition.
		Tsukahara Bokuden, who we have featured in the last few issues had many disciples who also shone as great warriors.
		His conceit resembled that of a tengu as well, and there were many individuals who were jealous of Denkibo and took exception to his audacity, which was quite in contrast to the serene temperament of Tsukahara Bokuden.
	www.kendo-world.com /articles/magazine/swords_of_wisdom_(6) (755 words)

	Toushinkai Traditional Bujutsu Ninjutsu Koka Ryu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		There was once a legend named Tsukahara Bokuden.
		He was known as kensei (sword saint) of the Sengoku period.
		"Style of No Sword." Bokuden died at the age of 80 in 1571 of natural causes.
	www.toushinkai.com /html/tsubo.htm (143 words)

	Aikido Anno XXXV: Il bokken
		Ma c’è di piú: stando alla storia, nel duello dovrebbe essere casomai Tsukahara Bokuden quello che utilizza il bokken visto che l’ha inventato lui (alcuni dicono ci sia stato un secondo duello di rivincita dopo che Bokuden aveva perso il primo, in cui effettivamente utilizzò un bokken).
		Il bokken utilizzato da Bokuden era invece per quanto ne sappiamo praticamente dritto e molto robusto (mentre oggigiorno si utilizzano nella sua scuola vari tipi di armi da allenamento) e molte delle sue tecniche erano originariamente pensate per un uomo coperto da una pesante armatura che affrontasse avversari anche loro in assetto di battaglia.
		Bokuden visse infatti nel periodo dei Regni Combattenti, uno dei piú infuocati della storia del Giappone, pertanto le sue tecniche miravano particolarmente all’efficacia sul campo di battaglia o nelle sfide all’ultimo sangue.
	www.aikikai.it /riviste/3501/htm/18Bokken.htm (2317 words)

	Kokoro - 1976 Article by Parulski Shihan on Zen and the Samurai
		Bokuden had three sons, all of whom were trained in ken-jutsu.
		Bokuden passed his judgment: "My eldest son, you are well qualified for ken-jutsu." So saying, he gave him his sword.
		He told his second son, "Train yourself yet assiduously." But the youngest son Bokuden most severely reproved, for he was pronounced a disgrace to the family.
	www.greatestjournal.com /users/kokoro/1124.html (3763 words)

	Invisible Eyelashes
		Tsukahara frowned and grumbled, "You have not practiced enough." The young followers protested and said, "If that is so, then please walk along that road and show us how you would deal with the horse." Tsukahara agreed.
		When they came to where the horse was tethered, Tsukahara walked briskly down the road on the side across from the horse.
		This is none other than the secret of swordsmanship." The baseball anecdote and Tsukahara's admonition hold true for anything in life.
	www.rk-world.org /ftp/invisible018.html (982 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		My favorite involves a situation in which Bokuden, who by then was a master of the sword, was challenged by a mannerless ruffian.
		The lesson of the story is not that brains overcomes brawn, but that Bokuden respected the sword too much to use it to resolve a trivial dispute.
		Tsukahara Bokuden saw the sword as an instrument for pursuing personal perfection, and would not draw it save to accomplish that goal.
	www.bluerecords.com /kendo/kendo65.htm (2566 words)

	Israeli Bujinkan Organization - News
		Bokuden Ryu Jujutsu was one of the Arts Hatsumi Masaaki took before he met Takamatsu Toshihugo and turned t the Nimpo.
		In the early days of the school it is believed that the Bokuden Ryu was a weapons school mainly centred on the sword.
		Bokuden's nephew Ishii Bokuya gave the name Bokuden to the school, and it is he who wrote and recorded the Kuden for the school.
	www.bujinkan.org.il /modules/news/article.php?storyid=44 (828 words)

	:: KANIGARA - Hikmah Dari Para Tercerahkan - Bokuden
		Maka segera setelah perahu mendekat ke pinggir, dengan tenang Bokuden mengambil pedangnya lalu menitipkannya kepada pendayung, sedangkan ia sendiri berancang-ancang mau meloncat ke daratan yang dituju.
		Tiba-tiba Bokuden yang masih berada di atas perahu segera mengambil dayung serta menyodok kuat-kuat pinggiran danau dan melajulah perahunya kembali ke tengah danau meninggalkan lawannya di daratan.
		Tsukahara Bokuden (1489-1571) sangat dihormati di Jepang sebagai seorang master samurai sejati dan pendiri Kashima Shinto-ryu.
	www.jaist.ac.jp /~rac/pub/kanigara/id/Home/bokuden.htm (314 words)

	art6 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		In this context we need to remember that men like Bokuden were the equivalent of officers, who usually directed squads of foot soldiers from horseback.
		We tend to forget that Bokuden, Muneyoshi, Hidetsuna, Matsumoto Bizen-no-kami and other famous late 15th and 16th century warriors were all famous in their time as spearmen, as well as swordsmen.
		In other words, we remember Bokuden, Hidetsuna, Muneyoshi and the rest as swordsmen because they were most famous for their sword fights.
	thor.prohosting.com /kijaji/archive/KIAI15/art6.html (614 words)

	[No title]
		He placed a little pillow over the curtain at the entrance to his room, and it was so arranged that a slight touch on the curtain, when it was raised upon entering, would make the pillow fall right on oneÕs head.
		Bokuden passed his judgment: ÒEldest son, you are well qualified for swordsmanship.Ó So saying, he gave him a sword.
		To the second son he said, ÒTrain yourself yet assiduously.Ó But the youngest son Bokuden most severely reprovedÉ Bokuden was not interested in the skills developed as a byproduct of practice, but in the deep awareness and readiness that flowers into human dignity, integrity and compassion.
	members.aol.com /oldphoenix/Buddhism/warrior.html (4130 words)

	Martial Views: The Art of Strategy
		One day while traveling on a commuter boat packed with people, Bokuden was abruptly challenged by another swordfighter who was boasting of his prodigious fighting skill.
		To avoid engaging in some deadly contest in the presence and proximity of innocent civilians, it was mutually decided that they would set sail to a small island nearby to settle things.
		Allowing his challenger to alight the shore of the island first, Bokuden, remaining aboard, quickly navigated the vessel away, leaving his unsuspecting antagonist stranded.
	martialviews.blogspot.com /2006/03/art-of-strategy.html (651 words)

	Kashima Shrine Kobudo Demonstration (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		This demonstration is held each June in celebration of the anniversary of the birth of Tsukahara Bokuden, sword saint, and founder of Kashima Shinto-ryu.
		Fourteen classical traditions participated in the event, held in the shrine at Kashima, which has long been linked to Bokuden and his Kashima Shinto-ryu.
		Statue of Kashima Shinto-ryu founder, Tsukahara Bokuden, in Kashima City.
	www.koryubooks.com /photos/kashima94.html (150 words)

	E-Budo.com - Kasahara and Musashi
		As Musashi was a folk hero as well as historic figure, I wonder if a great deal of artistic license wasn't taken in placing him side by side with other figures.
		Yup...I was thinking of the same picture...The possibilities are good that the name "Tsukahara" may be read as "Kasahara" but I have not got my Kanji reader here and can't check that for certain...
		Musashi is in there as well...nicely written and not a bad translation, it still holds the 'japanese' flavour of the writing.
	www.e-budo.com /forum/printthread.php?t=25935 (575 words)

	Hokushin Shinoh Ryu Iai-Do - Ohgokai (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		At Yanagawa, Kyushu, Shirobei received a feud of 132,200 koku (barrel of rice) for his bravery at the battle of Shimazu-Otomo in 1586, it was in this Battle that Toyotomi Shogunate lost power and was exiled to Tanakura, Oshu.
		Information on the school's founder was not recorded, but it was presumed that he lived at the same time as the famous swordsman Tsukahara Bokuden.
		In 1610, when Lord Muneshige regained his original feud of 120,000 koku at Yanagawa, this school was recognised as an official martial art of the province and became the self-defence of the court ladies.
	txc.net.au /~hokushin/theyoshi.htm (361 words)

	[No title]
		There is a famous story about Yagyu Matajuro, who was a son of the famous Yagyu family of swordsmen in 17th century feudal Japan.
		He was kicked out of the house for lack of talent and potential, and sought out instruction of the swordmaster Tsukahara Bokuden, with the hope of achieving mastery of the sword and regaining his family position.
		On their initial interview, Matajuro asked Tsukahara Bokuden, "How long will it take me to master the sword?" Bokuden replied, "Oh, about five years if you train very hard." "If I train twice as hard, how long will it take?" inquired Matajuro.
	www.ryu.com /mascio/karate/blackbelt (1612 words)

	Learnkendo.com :: View topic - TSUKAHARA Bokuden (ONE STROKE Swordsmanship)
		The spectators were drunk with excitement at the spectacle, and within hours, the name TSUKAHARA TAKAMOTO and his feat had spread throughout the capitol (Kyoto).
		These two Heroic Episodes illustrate the exploits of the young Takamoto, who was renowned in his later years as TSUKAHARA BOKUDEN.
		FYI, the one person who really did learn Tsukahara's "ONE STROKE" Style was killed as a Rebel by Government Troops, so the knowledge of it died with him.
	learnkendo.cheness.com /viewtopic.php?t=511 (1750 words)

	Code of the Samurai International Shorin Ryu Karate Kobudo Federation
		The disciples of Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu were sworn to secrecy with regard to the technical aspects of the
		However, Bokuden found it difficult to find a worthy successor to his
		Tomonori is also said to have instructed Bokuden’s oldest son in
	www.worldbudokan.com /CodeoftheSamurai.html (8797 words)

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