Resources

Websites

Finger Lakes Koryu Kai - Our parent dojo.

Minneapolis Jo - A sibling dojo.

Koryu.com - A great repository for essays and other information on koryu.

             Two specific articles on the history of Shinto Muso Ryu:

                  The Evolution of Classical Jojutsu, by Dave Lowry

                  Muso Gonnosuke and the Shinto Muso-ryu Jo, by Wayne Muromoto

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Books

It’s worth noting that meaningful study in koryu is only possible through direct in-person practice with a legitimately qualified individual.  Trying to learn the technical content from a book or video is a fool's errand.   That said, these books provide a good introduction to the nature of koryu.

Koryu Bujutsu, Sword & Spirit, Keiko Shokon - edited by Diane Skoss. These are collections of a variety of essays by a variety of writers.

Old School - by Ellis Amdur.  A collection of essays on koryu by a senior koryu practitioner.

In the Dojo - by Dave Lowry.  An overview of the cultural aspects of studying Japanese martial arts by a senior koryu practitioner.