Koryu 2009 Demonstration introduces traditional Japanese budostyles that are practiced in Finland. Eight styles will be participating to the show. Majority of them are members of Nihon kobudo kyokai, Japanese traditional budo association which is sponsored by the Japanese government.
There are two Japanese masters of their styles taking part of the demonstration in addition to the Finnish participants. Inoue Kyoichi Munenori (menkyo kaiden) is the 19th soke of Hontai Yoshin ryu. Kawabe Takeshi (shihan 8th dan) is the head teacher of Daitoryu aikijujutsu Takumakai.
Koryu 2009 Demonstration is arranged by Fudoshin ry. (Daitoryu aikijujutsu Takumakai) ja Budo Club Nishi (Hontai Yoshin ryu jujutsu).
Participating Schools:
Daitoryu aikijujutsu Takumakai*
Hontai Yoshinryu jujutsu*
Kashima-Shinryu
Niten Ichi ryu kenjutsu*
Okinawa Shorinryu Seibukan Karatedo
Ryu Kyu Kobujutsu Hozon Shinko Kai*
Suio Ryu Iai Kenpo*
Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto ryu*
*Member of Nihon kobudo kyokai
