Itto Ryu is one of the main schools of Japanese sword and was highly influential in the formulation of modern Kendo. One of the interesting features is the use of 'Onigote' or 'Devils gloves' - it is interesting to think of what a difference training equipment can make - certainly two of the most important schools (Ono Ha Itto Ryu & Yagyu Shinkage Ryu) made a lot out of their use of training tools. Next to the Onigote are a pair of Kendo Kote for comparison. Much of the information with regards to the syllabus and some central ideas I found already collated in a work by Guy Buyens which can be found here . Please note that for the most part, the following is a direct copy of Buyens work. Please see his original article for more detailed information - link above. There are many Kata (形)in Ono-ha Itto Ryu. Each Kata is performed by Shidachi (受太刀), against Uchidachi (打太刀), who wears Onigote (鬼籠手), protective gloves (lit devil’s gloves). In Ono-ha Itto R...