PCH School of the Sword
“When knowledge is mature, the mind forgets about the hand, the hand forgets about the sword”
“When knowledge is mature, the mind forgets about the hand, the hand forgets about the sword”
PCH School of the Sword is a Brisbane dojo accredited with Sinkage Ryu Ichimon and Sano City Martial Arts (Tochigi-ken, Japan). We are also the first and, at this moment, the only school of Tenshin Ryu Hyoho in Australia; known as Tenshinryu Hyoho Australia, Samurai Dojo PCh.
Our goal is to teach Swordsmanship to students for personal development and self improvement.
- Increased ability to concentrate.
- Increased confidence, self control and balance.
- Enhance the mind, body and spirit through meditation, philosophy and physical training.
- Come to realization of existence of Spirit and Forces of the Nature
Shin Shin Muso ryu Iaido is the Iaido arm of Shinkage ryu Ichimon. Designed for actual combat Shin Shin Muso Ryu was developed for unexpected rapid encounters of the late Edo and early Meiji period. Often used by body guards, Shin Shin Muso ryu is a high speed style designed to end combat quickly and decisively. It demands a high degree of focus and awareness from its students. In addition to its combat roots Shin Shin Muso ryu and Shinkage Ryu Ichimon places a high emphasis on traditional manners and etiquette.
Shinken (sharp) blade is use in training.
Bokkuto is use for Kenjutsu and beginners Iaijutsu.
The current Grandmaster, Toyoshima Kazutora, is the 25th Soke of the Shinkageryu Ichimon linage stretching back to Warring States period (Sengoku) and to the founder of Shinkage ryu, Kamiizumi Ise No Kami Nobutsuna.
PCh Sword School’s Iaido training is currently under the patronage of Sano City Martial Arts group and its chief instructor Yamamoto Yoshio Sensei.
“Tenshinryu (天心流)” was born in the Edo era Kan’ei (寛永).
Yahei Tokizawa (時沢弥兵衛) is the founder of Tenshinryu.
Tenshinryu derived from the corps of shadow to protect the Tokugawa shogunate (徳川幕府) which is called “Shilin Dan (士林の団, the population of samurai)”.
They served Munenori Yagyu (柳生宗矩). Munenori Yagyu has devised a lot of “Kata (勢法, techniques)”.
Tenshinryu originated from “Shinkage ryu (新陰流)”. Yahei integrated the techniques of Shinkage ryu and techniques created by Munenori into Tenshinryu. Tenshinryu is handed down as a sword of samurai to serve to the castle which was called “Joshi no Ken (城士の剣)”.
Tenshinryu is a school of “Hyoho (兵法), comprehensive martial arts”. It comprises of the following arts;
● Kenjutsu (剣術): The art of the sword
● Battojutsu (抜刀術): The art of drawing the sword
● Sojutsu (槍術): The art of spear
● Jumonjiyarijutsu (十文字槍術): The art of cross-shaped spear
● Naginatajutsu (薙刀術): The art of glaive
● Kusarigamajutsu (鎖鎌術): The art of chain sickle
● Tesajyutu (鉄鎖術): The art of chain
● Yawara (柔): The art of unarmed grappling
Tenshinryu has the technique used inside castle which is called “Denchu Toho Saya no Uchi (殿中刀法鞘之中)”. In addition, we study not only the form of “Uchigatana (打刀)” but also those of “Tachi (太刀)” as “Koden (古伝), old style”. In accordance with the lifestyle of samurai, we always wear “Wakizashi (脇差) in training.
Tenshinryu teaches modern people knowledge of tactics and rich techniques which are needed in various situations such as “lying down, waking up, sitting, standing, walking and running”.
It’s an extraordinary piece of martial art!
School owner Peter “Chewy” Chmielewski began practical interest in swords at an age of 12, learning fencing in Europe. Over 12 years, Peter represented his region and Country on a number of occasions. He also practiced Kendo and Karate, before a major life change occurred, taking him to Australia in 1987. Here, Peter taught fencing, first in Adelaide then in Brisbane. His students included members of the Medieval Society and Australian athletes (fencing and pentathlon) preparing for Sydney 2000 Olympics.
While looking for non competitive swordsmanship, Peter met and started to train in the Korean sword art and become a Kummmoyeh accredited instructor. He also trained in Seitei Iaido and had Keppan of the most traditional Koryu of Katori Shinto Ryu Noda ha.
And now, Peter is a sensei, travels regularly to Japan to learn and practice Shinkage Ryu/ShinShin Ryu and Tenshin Ryu Hyoho.
Murrarie Dojo
10 Queensport Rd, Murrarie
Tuesday 6:30PM
Camp Hill Dojo
3 Wiles St, Camp Hill
Wednesday 7:00PM
Wynnum Dojo
283 Tingal Road, Wynnum
Thursday 6:30PM
Saturday 10:00AM
Peter Sensei
Phone: +61 400 381 911
Email: pch@swordschool.com.au
