Learn the Traditional Japanese Swordsmanship

Kobudō Asayama Ichiden-Ryu Hyôhô

What is Asayama Ichiden-Ryu Hyôhô?

Kobudō Asayama Ichiden Ryu Hyôhô was founded around 400 years ago during the late Sengoku period (1467~1615).

It preserves techniques used on the battlefield, when samurai still wore armor in combat.

Asayama Ichiden Ryu Hyôhô is a comprehensive martial art with techniques that focus on:
Kenjutsu (剣術) the art of samurai swordsmanship focused on practical, real-world combat and battlefield survival.

Iaijutsu (居合術) the art drawing the katana from its sheath to counter a sudden attack.

As well as techniques for weapons such as the Kama (鎌) sickle , Jō (杖) and Bō (棒) staff, Tamagusari (玉鎖) chainball and many other weapons.

It teaches so many weapons, that there are more than 200 kata (fixed exercises) that the students must study.

There are also unarmed techniques - Muto Dori (無刀捕) unarmed defense against an opponent wielding a sword or other weapon.

Asayama Ichiden Ryu Hyôhô is considered one of the few Kobudo (ancient budo martial arts) that exist today because it was born before the Edo period when samurai still existed.

The 22nd Sōke (宗家) - Headmaster of Asayama Ichiden-Ryu Hyôhô

Seki Nobuhide Sensei

Sōke (宗家) - The Headmaster responsible for preserving and passing down the tradition, philosophy, and techniques of a Traditional Martial Art School.

For over 400 years the techniques of Asayama Ichiden-Ryu Hyôhô have been passed from Headmaster to Headmaster uninterrupted. Presently, Seki Nobuhide Sensei is the 22nd Headmaster of Asayama Ichiden-Ryu Hyôhô.

Only the Headmaster has the right to award ranks and appoint teachers/ instructors who are permitted to teach Asayama Ichiden-Ryu in their own dojos.

Credentials:

-Kobudō Asayama Ichiden Ryu Hyôhô 22nd Headmaster

-Muhi Ryu Iai Jutsu 15th Instructor

-Muso Shinden Jushin Ryu Instructor

-Shinto Muso Ryu Jo-Jutsu Instructor

-Isshin Ryu Kusarigama-Jutsu Instructor

-Negishi Ryu Shuriken-jutsu Mokuroku-Menkyo Instructor

-ZNKR Iaido 8th Dan

-Jodo 7th Dan

-Kendo 5th Dan

Bringing the 400-Year Legacy of Asayama Ichiden-Ryu Hyôhô to the United States

Thank you very much for your interest in Asayama Ichiden Ryu Hyôhô - Gainesville Dojo.

We are an Official Branch Dojo of Kobudō Asayama Ichiden-Ryu Hyôhô. We study seriously, without shortcuts, and utilize a curriculum that connects every class to centuries of practice. Students test and rank directly through the 22nd Headmaster Seki Nobuhide.

We are actively welcoming new students for the Online and In-person classes at the Gainesville Dojo. Even complete beginners are carefully and patiently guided. No prior Martial Arts experience is needed.

We truly look forward to training together with you.

Online Classes

In-person Classes

Gainesville Branch Leader

Michael Engelmann

Asayama Ichiden-Ryu Hyōhō:

-Student of Seki Nobuhide-sensei (22nd Headmaster)

-Gainesville Branch Representative

-Online 4th-dan / Honbu 2nd Dan

Other:

-ZNKR Iai First Dan

-Negishi Ryu Shuriken-jutsu Jun-Mokuroku

20+ years of collective budo experience

Former Stunt Actor/ Choreographer

"I fell in love with the techniques of Asayama Ichiden Ryu after the first lesson and I am thrilled and honored to be granted permission to open a Branch dojo for such an amazing Kobudō."