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1. About KENBU TENSHIN RYU

The main characteristic of KENBU TENSHIN RYU is that although it takes the form of Kenjutsu that has been practiced in Japan since ancient times, it is a unique new style of “Iai-Batto Kenjutsu” that integrates tradition with the wisdom and cutting-edge approach of modern people.

KENBU TENSHIN RYU draws from various traditional schools of Bujutsu developed through the long history of Budo practice in Japan, and has revised and refined them to suit the needs of the modern era. It is based in Shintaido theory and practice that has gained worldwide recognition as a magical arts form. Emphasis on soft and graceful use of body, and Body Arts expressions embodied in the flowing sword techniques are finely integrated in its program of practice.

Kenbu Tenshin Ryu is intended to develop a healthy body, mind and spirit, as well as to awaken the senses through free body expression in order to gain the flexibility necessary for us to adapt to the changes of life. At the same time, learning the Way of the Sword provides opportunities for us to learn about the view of life and death of Japanese people that has been passed down through generations.

KENBU TENSHIN RYU practice focuses on creating flow of ki (energy), pursue the Truth of the Universe, live in harmony with Nature and its Law, as well as to

produce effective techniques while maintaining soft and fluid movement.

The great life force of the Universe is the very source of energy that created this great Nature, and it has been referred to in many different ways such as Tenshin, Ku, Mu, Amida Nyorai / Dainichi Nyorai, Dharma, Sophia, Hagion Pneuma (Fire, Wind, Breath, Holy Spirit), Amenominakanushinokami, God of the Universe, and etc. However, originally, they all mean the same in essence.

KENBU TENSHIN RYU honors and accepts this essential life force and seeks to open the consciousness to attain true mental and spiritual freedom. The practice also becomes an expression of prayer for world peace and purification, and practitioners are encouraged to pursue how to live in alignment with the Michi/Do (Way) that it guides us.

Hiroyuki Aoki

Hiroyuki Aoki

2. About TENSHINKAI FOUNDATION

Tenshinkai Foundation is a non-profit organization established in September 2002 offering a range of activities that focus on cultivating individuality, promoting health, and providing volunteer programs and support for those in need.

Tenshinkai is intended to contribute to the society through the following 4 categories of activities.

Category 1: TENSHIN SHOHO JUKU (Tenshin Calligraphy School) For Art, Education, and Self-growth

Category 2: KENBU TENSHIN RYU
For Health, Mental Concentration, and Body Expression

Category 3: AOKI METHOD
For Purification of Body and Mind, and Self-realization

Category 4: VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
For International Cultural Exchange and Educational Support

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3. About TENSHIN SHOHO JUKU

At TENSHIN SHOHO JUKU, students learn the basics of calligraphy by copying classical works of great Chinese Calligraphy Masters, as they also deepen their knowledge and understanding of brushes, papers, and ink stones.
Through the process of engaging in calligraphy and drawing lines mindfully, TENSHIN SHOHO JUKU provides a variety of opportunities for students to develop their potentials and pursue the style of their choice, ranging from standard or traditional calligraphy style, artistic style with much freedom and individuality, Bokuseki-like style (literal meaning of Bokuseki: “ink trace”. Refers to a calligraphy style of Zenga developed by Zen monks) with much depth, and healthy, intellectual style suitable for calligraphy education.

TENSHIN SHOHO JUKU encourages students to connect and live in harmony with the great Truth and life force of the Universe and Nature through calligraphy, in order to create an even better life.

“To teach is to talk about hope, To learn is to leave an honest impression” is a famous word by French poet, novelist, and critic, Louis Aragon (1897-1982).

A Bokuseki style work full of life, an artistic work equivalent to world-renowned masterpieces, a profound work that soars far above important intangible cultural heritage—all of these different directions can be pursued through Calligraphy at TENSHIN SHOHO JUKU.

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4. About AOKI METHOD

Meditation has the power to deepen our minds, purify our souls, restore health, and develop our potentials. How wonderful would it be to learn the theory and practice of meditation in depth, and be able to use it for self-transformation?

As meditation helps cultivate concentration, we can also benefit from its ability to enhance memory and learn foreign languages. It can also help us become more open and social, and improve human relations.

If you have been carrying unidentified feelings of suffering, sadness, loneliness, self-hatred, solitude, complaints against others or resentment, meditation can help resolve these issues. Furthermore, for body practitioners (i.e. sports or martial arts), the relaxed state of body and mind attained thorough meditation will help produce powerful and effective techniques, promote body and mind unification, unify with others in a short period of time.

AOKI METHOD encourage students to engage in meditation that is like a gold mine for us wholeheartedly with a bright and fresh attitude, so that we can keep developing our potentials to realize our dreams.

5. About VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

1994
Establishes “3H Scholarship” to provide support for children living on a garbage dump and other poverty stricken areas. Also starts providing educational support
for elementary school children living in poverty.

2004
Provides funding to build “Japan-China Tenshin Shutatsu Kyoshin Elementary School” in a poor minority ethnic group district lived by the Myao people in Yunnan Province, China.

2005
•Establishes NPO Tenshinkai.
•“3H Scholarship” becomes certified as non-profit organization in Tokyo and is renamed “Tenshin Scholarship”.
Number of children living in poverty receiving NPO Tenshinkai Scholarship reach 200. *NPO Tenshinkai provided educational support for Filipino children for 20 years, from 1994 to 2014. A total of 553 scholars graduated from high school through Tenshin Scholarship.

2007
Provides funding to build “Hakuun Elementary School” in a poor minority ethnic group district lived by the Yi people in Yunnan Province, China.

2011
•Starts a Volunteer Program to support victims of the March 11th Great East Japan Earthquake. Visits Soma City in Fukushima, Ohtsuchi-cho, Ohfunato City,
and Rikuzentakada City in Iwate, Kesennuma City and Ogatsu-cho in Miyagi,
and establishes “Team Tenshin” group by working collaboratively with the local government and communities of those regions.
•Revisits Kamaishi City, Ohtsuchi-cho, Minami Sanriku-cho, and Onagawa for “Kenbu for the Repose of Souls”.
•Holds “Charity Enbu and Live Music Performance” on July 17th as a funding
event for earthquake victims.
•Since August 2011, 4 Tenshinkai members visit earthquake disaster areas two weekends per month to provide Seitai & Massage as volunteers. (Continues
every month until February, 2014)

2013
Participates in “Gathering of Child Victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake” project hosted by Daigoji (World heritage) in Kyoto as volunteers to teach Health Exercise and offer Kenbu demonstrations.

2014
•23 Kenbu Tenshin Ryu practitioners offer “Dedication Performance for World Peace” at Manzamoh, Cape Chinen, Sefer Utaki, and Shuri Castle in Okinawa. •21 Kenbu Tenshin Ryu practitioners offer a Dedication Performance for Sword Saint Kamiizumi Isenokami Nobutsuna at Sairinji family temple in Maebashi City in July.

2015
•Sends rice (127 tons), tents (720), and etc. to disaster areas of the Nepal Earthquake.
•Kenbu Tenshin Ryu Founder Hiroyuki Aoki and 5 Honbu Sei-Shihans (Central Dojo Senior Instructors) offer a Dedication Performance for world peace and earth purification at Ohmi Jinja and Udo Jingu in Miyazaki.

Chinese minority elementary school building support

Chinese minority people elementary school building support

Dec. 2005 Philippines Scholarship Student Exchange Ceremony

Dec. 2005 Philippines Scholarship Student Exchange Ceremony


HIROYUKI AOKI PROFILE

1936
Born in Yokohama, Japan. Graduates from Chuo University with B.A. in Law. Studies Japan Karatedo under Master Egami Shigeru. Creates Shintaido, a modern body practice for body and mind development based in Judo, Karatedo and Aiki Jujutsu. Also creates a complete system of practice for Japanese Bojutsu (Stick Fighting) that is spread worldwide today.
1990
Receives degree of Doctor of Literature from the California Graduate School of Divinity for his research in Religion and Philosophy.
1994
Starts providing educational support for Filipino children living in poverty.
1998
Receives the “The Order of the Grand Knight For The Distinguished Service of the World Peace” from the International Academy of the United States.
2001
Opens TENSHIN SHOHO JUKU (Tenshin Calligraphy School)
2005
Establishes NPO Tenshinkai. Provides educational support for children living in poverty around Asia.
2008
Creates KENBU TENSHIN RYU.
2010
•Starts teaching KENBU TENSHIN RYU classes and continues to guide students in their pursuit of the Do (Way) by building a healthy body and spirit, promoting purification of the world, and praying for world peace through Kenbu. •Establishes Tenshinkai (General Incorporated Foundation) and transfers all NPO Tenshinkai activities to Tenshinkai Foundation.
2011
•Creates “Team Tenshin”, a volunteer group to provide support for the Great East Japan Earthquake victims by offering Health Exercise workshops, Shiatsu, Seitai and massage on a regular basis at temporary housings in Fukushima and Minami Sanriku.

•Visits China, Philippines, Czech Republic, Italy, and France to promote international exchange through calligraphy and Kenbu.
2014
Receives “Yasuo Yuasa Practice Activity Award” from Society for Mind-Body Science.

Current Title

Representative Director of Tenshinkai Foundation, Director of Tenshin Shoho Juku, Founder of Kenbu Tenshin Ryu, NPO Shintaido Honorary Chairman, Japan Society for Mind-Body Science Director, Japan Yojo Gakkai Supervisor.

Books

• “Karada wa Uchu no Message” (puhlished by Jiyu sha)
• “Shin Karada Shugi Sengen” (published by Business sha)
• “Shintaido” (published by Shunju sha)
• “Shizen na Karada Jiyu na Kokoro” (published by Shunju sha)
• “Un wo tsukamu Meiso ho” (published by Seishun Shuppansha)

Calligraphy Profile

“Chugoku Shoho Gakuin (Chinese Calligraphy Institute accredited by Shanghai University)” Masters Course Graduate

“Chugoku Shoho Ten (Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition)” judge

Bokuseki Research Group “Hitsuzenkai” former adviser

“Chinese Santon Province Sainan Private Seika Shoho Gyoko (Calligraphy

School)” honorary professor
Have also been active as guest artist in various international calligraphy exhibitions.

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