September 2006 – Komuso Ryu Dojo

Essays from the Master

Komuso Ryu crest symbolism

September 29, 20060

Komuso Ryu crest symbolism Part of the ryu that has attracted much attention is the crest or logo of the school and to that end I have been encouraged to make this brief article on the crest and some of the more specific symbols used by the ryu. It must be noted that the information...

Technique

Roots of Ninja Esotericism techniques

September 26, 20060

Ninja Magick roots: Mahozukai rituals and the rituals of Shugendo Ninja of the Komuso Ryu are trained in Kuji Kiri or Ninja Magick, many of the rituals and ceremonies of Kuji Kiri stem from the lore of Shugendo (The way of preternatural power) as practiced by the Yamabushi or mountain ascetics of Japan. Those trained...