Tantō Techniques Edition
Launched in 2026, the Shinkage-ryu Hōgan-ha Class explores the bold and highly distinctive techniques once practiced by samurai officials (hōgan) of the past.
These methods are dynamic, unconventional, and designed for situations where adaptability decides victory.
🗓 Weekly Online Classes (Japan Time)
♦️ Shogo’s Shinkage-ryu Hōgan-ha Class
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🔷 Tsukada & Kurosawa Sensei’s Shinkage-ryu Hōgan-ha Class
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This Time’s Focus: Tantō Techniques
This time, we’re introducing tantōjutsu.
There are 13 techniques, and every single one is packed with powerful, dynamic taijutsu (body movement) designed to overcome longer weapons.
When your opponent is using a longer blade, you must win with a shorter weapon.
That reality naturally demands:
- Strong body control
- Close-range awareness
- Decisive, committed movement
As a result, these techniques place heavy emphasis on full-body martial mechanics, not just blade work.
Why Tantō Training Matters
By training these techniques and forging your taijutsu alongside your weapons skills,
it’s no exaggeration to say that your overall martial ability will improve dramatically.
And one important reminder:
🗡 Never underestimate a short blade.
Its size demands precision, courage, and deep understanding of distance and timing.
Mastering it sharpens everything else you do.
Want to Learn More?
📘 What Is Shinkage-ryu Hōgan-ha?
Its relationship with Asayama Ichiden-ryu Hyōhō, and what other techniques are taught
👉 https://letsaskshogoharumi.com/pages/completeguide-to-shinkage-ryu-hogan-ha
📝 How to Join Our Online Lessons
What you should know and prepare before getting started
✨ We look forward to training with you.
See you in class!
