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Kosho Ryu Kempo
Morihei UeshibaMorihei Ueshiba, the originator of aikido, was born in Japan on December 14, 1883. When Ueshiba was a boy, he ..... Regarded as an ancient form of Japanese martial art, Kosho Ryu was founded by a monk called Bosatsu in 1245. According to a legend, Bosatsu set himself under an old pine tree, meditated and discovered the meaning of true self-defense. According to Bosatsu's discovery, the ultimate physical art is self-defense without physical contact. Thus, Kosho Ryu artists learn to move in such a way that their enemies are unable to see, feel or hear them. Kosho Ryu practitioners learn to capitalize on their opponents' perception of their surroundings as well as manipulate their opponents' actions, power and offensive moves. The temple where Bosatsu lived still exists in Japan today but Kosho Ryu is not practiced at the temple because the monks devote their time to practicing religion. An old tablet dedicated to Bosatsu is present on the temple grounds and serves as a reminder of the past.
Kosho Ryu means, "the study of natural laws," "the way of enlightenment" through motion and movement. Kosho Ryu is unlike any other art. Kosho Ryu is an understanding or a process, not a "style" or "system." Kosho Ryu students study the natural law of motion and movement. They learn that regardless of how diverse art forms are, they all operate by same set of natural laws and tenets. This Kosho Ryu philosophy of looking at life enables students to embrace life as it is instead of how they wish it to be. Even though Kosho Ryu involves combative arts and techniques that are highly effective, they only make up a small part of Kosho Ryu. Kosho Ryu, in essence, is all about the process of study, allowing its students to fashion healthy dispositions and broaden their competency beyond expectations.
Students of Kosho Ryu become keen observers of their surroundings and of themselves. This natural law approach makes it easy for students to apply to and incorporate the principles of Kosho Ryu with any art form. For advanced martial arts practitioners, understanding of the Kosho Ryu principles enables them to gain new insights. Some of the materials taught in the Kosho Ryu curriculum includes comprehension of preparatory arts, human body and its system, restorative arts, escaping arts, healing arts, weaponry, philosophy, internal arts and weaponless forms of self-defense.
Koshu Ryu's philosophy has social significance that emphasizes self-defense. Not only is Koshu Ryu more than just a martial art, it is a way of life. Koshu Ryu's fighting aspects are displayed only during the presence of aggressive or violent forces. Instead of bringing harm to enemies, Koshu Ryu's fighting arts were primarily designed to make opponents aware of their wrongdoings. To put it simply. Kosho Ryu's fundamental principles are the development of restraint, propriety, humility and integrity.
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