New Member

[Shindokan]

Hello Everyone:

My name is Erik Johnstone and I am a new member here. I study Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu Iaijutsu, Shindo Muso-ryu Jojutsu and Ono-ha Itto-ryu Kenjutsu under Carl Long, Shihan, of the Jikishin-Kai International (JKI) and also have the good fortune to study under Masayuki Shimabukuro, Hanshi, Chairman of the JKI. I also study Dentokan Jujujutsu (a Hakko-ryu/Kokodo-ryu derivitive) under Roy Hobbs, Hanshi of the Seikai Dentokan Bugei Renmei.

I have a small dojo in Stonington, CT near the Westerly, RI line.

I look forward to discussions here.

Respects,

Erik Johnstone

 

[14 Kempo]

Hello Erik and welcome to MartialTalk ... enjoy!

 

[CDKJudoka]

Welcome to MT.

 

[Steve]

Welcome!

 

[arnisador]

Welcome! I did iaido 20 years ago and loved it...but had to stop when I moved to Rhode Island! Now there's iaido in the area and I'm here in Nowhere, Indiana.

 

[bluekey88]

Welcome!

 

[chrispillertkd]

Welcome to MT, I hope you have a great time posting here.

I do have one quesiton for you. You mentioned you study both Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu Iaijutsu and Ono-Ha Ito Ryu kenjutsu. Is there a connection between the two styles? I know some kenjutsu ryu actually used the battojutsu of different ryu and was wondeirng if this was the case with Ono-Ha Itto Ryu. Or is Ono-Ha Itto Ryu also taught by the JKI as a separate art, or is it something extra your sensei teaches? Just curious as to the connection (if any) between the two ryuha you mentioned.

Pax,

Chris

 

[morph4me]

Hello Erik, welcome to MT

 

[stickarts]

Welcome!

 

[Sukerkin]

Welcome aboard :tup:. Always happy to see another swordslinger through the doors :rei:.

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

Welcome to MartialTalk!

 

[JBrainard]

Ave.

 

[Drac]

Greetings and Welcome to MT....

 

[terryl965]

Welcome and enjoy

 

[David Weatherly]

Welcome to the list, enjoy!

David

 

[seasoned]

Welcome and enjoy.

 

[IcemanSK]

Welcome to MT, Erik!

 

[just2kicku]

Welcome Eric, I think you'll enjoy it here. I do!!!

 

[HG1]

Welcome to MT