Tenshinsho Jigen Ryu Sogobudo Genshinkai and Ryusei Karate Do proudly announce the 7th Annual Martial Arts Dedication Demonstration at Yasukuni Shrine on Sunday, September 13th, 2009.
More than 60 years have passed since the end of World War 2 and in Japan we have enjoyed both peace and prosperity. But with the rise of prosperity and materialism, the spiritual heritage which is traditional Japanese culture has begun to be lost and has fallen into decline.
We believe our main purpose is to nurture and develop a person’s character and spirit, through the teachings of Bushido, the way of the Samurai. In this way we wish to reinvigorate the world of Bushido which has been the spiritual base of Japanese society since ancient times.
Since the founding of Japan, 2669 years ago, traditional martial arts have evolved and been refined to the point where they have been indelibly linked both to the Japanese people and their history. These teachings have the potential to provide a foundation to build true world peace amongst all the nations of the world.
Participants from many different martial arts disciplines will gather to perform the skills, which they have acquired over many years of study. These demonstrations will be performed in front of the spirit of the shrine, as a dedication or as a form of prayer for world peace. To this end we have invited the Masters and Instructors from the world of Japan’s traditional Martial Arts. They will dedicate the rich variety of this cultural heritage to this spirit.
Date: Sunday, September 13th, 2009
Time: 10:00 am - 16:00 pm (may be subject to change)
Venue: Nogakudo ( Noh Theater ) Yasukuni shrine, Tokyo, Japan