
Kashima-Shinryu (鹿島神流) is a traditional Japanese school of martial art (koryu bujutsu), tracing its roots back to the fencing techniques of Kashima-no-Tachi. Following a curriculum dating back to the 16th century, practitioners of Kashima-Shinryu study a variety of combat disciplines, including the sword (kenjutsu), grappling (jujutsu), the halberd (naginatajutsu), the spear (sojutsu), the knife (kaikenjutsu), and short and long staff (jojutsu and bojutsu). Based on traditional teaching techniques, Kashima-Shinryu does not include any modern sportive elements such as group drills, sparring, or tournaments. Instruction instead relies on paired teacher-student exercises and is provided only on a non-commercial basis with the explicit authorisation of the current headmaster (shihanke).

ABOUT THE RYU
Kashima-Shinryū (鹿島神流) is a traditional Japanese school of martial art (koryu bujutsu), tracing its roots back to the fencing techniques of Kashima-no-Tachi.

ABOUT THE CLUB
The London Chapter of Kashima-Shinryū UK practices in central London on both Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings.

OTHER CHAPTERS
Not based in London? The Kashima-Shinryu Federation of Martial Sciences has branches worldwide.
UPDATES

New Practice Venue
March 19th 2022
We have acquired a new venue for weekend practice in the vicinity of Mill Hill every Saturday morning.