Kyoketsu Shoge 距跋渉毛 of the Togakure Ryu

This is a supplemental video to the episode Wild in The Mountains, a Perspective on Kyoketsu Shoge of the Togakure Ryu. You can access the episode on all podcast channels, however there are more details on our blog, so be sure to check that out and let me know what you think. Full article: https://www.yasuragidojo.com/blog/wil... This episode is my own perspective on the unique tool found in the traditions of Togakure Ryu, known as the Kyoketsu Shoge. This sickle, rope and ring has been the hallmark of the modern 'ninja', finding it's way on toys, cartoons and countless hours of discussion, yet almost no demonstration of it's use. I breakdown much of what I see as myth, drawn from the old work of Hatsumi Soke and twisted into marketable circus ninja hype of the time, much of which is still with us today. that said, the tool itself was quite real, it most certainly would have had it's place among those men is disguise sent to gather information or other types of covert work. The truth is, it's much more simple than the ninja-lore has made it out to be, and I fell should be both an important tool in our tradition, as well as a testament to using simple means to accomplish extraordinary goals. Resources Thank you for visiting and supporting my work in preserving the Traditional Japanese Martial Arts of Jissen Kobudo at the Yasuragi Dojo. If you enjoyed this video, please continue to support by subscribing to our YouTube channel. If you are interested in stepping further into my work, below are links to help you better understand the Yasuragi Dojo and opportunities that may help in your path in Kobudo study. Once again, thank you for spending time here ~ Adam OUR DOJO: https://yasuragidojo.com JOIN OUR DOJO: https://yasuragidojo.com/join FREE TRAINING RESOURCES: Fundamental Taijutsu: https://yasuragidojo.com/taijutsu-fun... Podcast: https://yasuragidojo.com/podcast Dojo Newsletter: https://yasuragidojo.com/newsletter MORE ABOUT THE YASURAGI DOJO The Yasuragi Dojo is a school of Traditional Japanese Martial Arts, teaching the traditions of our teacher, Manaka Unsui and the International Jinenkan organization. Our Dojo preserves the arts of Ninpo, Jujutsu, Kenjutsu and Classical Weaponry. Collectively, our art is called Jissen Kobudo. We have proudly served the Hudson Valley of New York since 1998, with our Dojo located in the hamlet of Mahopac. Our Dojo has served our global community of students and training groups through our online programs since 2007. If you are interested in joining our Dojo, please inquire directly for information. About The Jinenkan: Developed by Lieutenant Colonel Fumio Manaka, the international Jinenkan organization is a complete martial art system characterized by it’s traditions of authentic Kobudō, the classical fighting forms of Japan’s Samurai.