【General Incorporated Association KONTOU-RYU SHIKIKAI】is a group that uses Japanese sword, which is a symbolism of Japanese traditional spirit, for their activities to contribute to the protection, inheritance, and development of “tachimawari-kenjutsu (sword action skills)" and “kenbu(sword dance)" cultures, which have been carried on from the Edo period. The group was established in 2008, and now there are over 150 members of ages 5-84, in 14 “dojo (place where the members train themselves)" in Japan. Their activities aim to connect people, with a theme: “Enrich our lives through Budo”.
Other than the management of the “dojo”, their main activities include participation in festival and events, performance at dedication festivals at shrines, workshops at public facilities etc. all around Japan, seeking to enlighten the traditional culture.
They also play an important role in promoting the Japanese culture at oversea performances through the use of Japanese traditional skills and actions.
仁(jin)・義(gi)・礼(rei)・智(chi)・忠(chu)・信(shin)・孝(kou)・悌(tei)・忍(nin)・己(ki)
The grades/classes in Kontoryu-skikikai are each member’s achievement of katana,
and are the titles given from a third person view, perceiving the skill objectively.
◎ Workshop at kindergartens, elementary schools, junior high schools, and children facilities
◎Promotion of local exchange to enjoy local festivals
◎Production and performance of katana dance based on local folk tales (Livening up the local festivals by local people)◎Performance at government, cooperate, and local NPO events◎Japanese sword skill trial time at local festivals and promotion booth
【The Dojo】...
