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Kusarigama in Kiraku Ryu 氣楽流 (Type 2)

Is it notable that many of the Ryu that practice Kusarigama are somewhat obscure and lacking information when compared to many others?

Supposedly, according to what I believe was the video description of the old NHK series, the Kiraku Ryu represents a combination of Kiraku Ryu Muteki Ryu and Toda Ryu and dating back to second year of Enkyo (1745). The source of the Kiraku Ryu was Toda Ryu Heiho, supplemented by Kyo Ryu and Takenouchi Ryu. The founder is believed to be Watanaba Mokuemon, who must have established the school in the beginning of the Edo period. The curiculum of the school includes jujutsu techniques, bo, chikirigi (hardwood staff with a weighted chain), kursarigama and jutte.

Kamae, off hand holds weight.


Downward miss, hitting ground.


Kamae, weight on ground.


Blocking with kama.


Sword entanglement, disarm.


Low sweeping (multiple).


Leg entanglement, takedown.


Dodge fist attack.


Off hand takes chain, to grapple.


Neck wrap, back to back then throw.




The demonstration from which these stills are taken:

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