When I was 19 years old—15 years ago now—I began studying “Shinto Muso-ryu Jodo,” a martial art using a staff, under Master Kuniyuki Kai.

During my time as a live-in disciple, Master Kai used a sword (bokuto) and I used a staff, and together we were able to perform demonstrations in front of many people.

 In addition, there are martial arts schools said to have been transmitted alongside “Shinto Muso-ryu Jodo,” and I was able to inherit four other schools, along with their certifications and disciplines, from Master Kuniyuki Kai, as listed below.

・“Shinto Muso-ryu Jodo”: Menkyo Kaiden ／ Staff

(Concurrently Transmitted Martial Arts)

・“ Isshin-ryu Kusarigamajutsu”: Menkyo Kaiden ／Kusarigama

・“ Kasumi Shinto-ryu Kenjutsu”: Menkyo ／ Sword

・“ Uchida-ryu Tanjojutsu” : Menkyo ／ Short Staff

・“Ikkaku-ryu Juttejutsu” : Menkyo ／ Jutte, Iron Fan

 I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Master Kuniyuki Kai for passing down so many certificates and scrolls to me, and for nurturing me by working up a sweat alongside me during our daily practice, training, and demonstrations.

 I will continue to enhance my overall abilities and hone my skills.

    The image above〚・Tomonari Nakasone（34 years old）〛