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Butokuden in 1899

Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK) 大日本武徳会 (lit. "Greater Japan Martial Virtue Society") is a Japanese martial arts organization established in 1895 in Kyoto.[1] DNBK states that its aims include the restoration of classical martial cultures, promotion of international peace and harmony through the education and training of the traditional martial arts disciplines.[2]

History

Meiji Era (1868-1912)

Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK) was established in 1895 under the authority of the Ministry of Education and sanction of the Emperor Meiji.[3] Its purpose, at that time, was to standardize martial disciplines and systems throughout Japan.[4] This was the first official martial arts organization sanctioned by the government of Japan. It promoted the martial virtues of samurai warriors and high historical proficiency in martial disciplines.[1]

During a time when foreign influence was viewed as a threat to Japanese identity, the DNBK was formed chiefly to perpetuate Japanese cultural traditions such as bugei and bushido.[5] To facilitate the continuation of these traditions, the Meiji Government permitted the group to perform the following:[6]

  • Hold exhibitions and tournaments,
  • collect weapons and equipment,
  • maintain documents detailing classical combative arts, and
  • publish martial-arts related material

Post-war (1945-)

In 1946, after the end of World War II, the Supreme Commander of Allied Powers issued a directive to dissolve all military-related organizations, and the Nippon Butoku-kai (DNBK) was broken up.[7] In 1953, the present DNBK was reestablished with a new charter and the new philosophical vision,.[7] The new purposes of DNBK stresses preservation of classical martial arts tradition and emphasizes upon restoring the heritage, and virtues of martial culture and the promotion of education and community service through martial arts training.[7]

The first official division outside Japan was established in Virginia (USA) and in 1985 a division in the east coast USA.[7] In 1992, DNBK officially established the International Division under the leadership of Tesshin Hamada overseeing the all international members.[7] In 2011, DNBK has official representatives and coordinators in Canada, United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, Israel, Hungary, Russia, Germany, Spain, Malta, France and California USA, Hawaii USA, Mid-Western USA, Boston USA, Arizona USA, Florida USA, Australia, Romania, Switzerland, Armenia, Chile, Switzerland, Greece, Gibraltar, Austria and Nepal.[7]

Martial disciplines

Disciplines which are officially approved and recognized by the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK) includes the following:[7]

Legitimacy

Honbu Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK) authorizes and certifies the martial arts credentials.[1] In 2011 DNBK has registered nearly two thousand Yudansha in 35 nations.[1]

Kendo

Among the listed representatives of the DNBK International Division is Ms. Kim Baylor who is Renshi in Kendo.[8] Furthermore are Mr. Manabu Adachi, Hanshi, 9th Dan Kendo, and Mr. Masakatsu Tsujino, Hanshi, 9th Dan Kendo advising counsellor of the board.[9]

Some of the historical highlights concerning kendo are following:[7]

1895: The Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK) was established in Kyoto, Japan.

1942: DNBK controlled All Japan Kendo Federation and promoted kendo.

1998: The official participants demonstrated the discipline of kendo.

2011: Kendo was conducted in the Kyoto Elite Budo Seminar.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Dai Nippon Butoku Kai: Honbu, Kyoto, Japan (2012). Retrieved on July 8, 2012.
  2. ^ http://www.dnbk.org/honbu.cfm
  3. ^ Patrick McCarthy (1999). Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts. Boston, MA: Tuttle Publishing. p. 73. ISBN 084831476 (Paperback). Retrieved 24 July 2012. Founded during the Meiji Period...the Dai Nippon Butoku-kai was set up in the ancient capital of Kyoto in 1895. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: invalid character (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ All Japan Kendo Federation (February 1, 2000): Japanese-English Dictionary of Kendo (p. 46). Tokyo.
  5. ^ McCarthy 1999, p. 73
  6. ^ McCarthy 1999, p. 74
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h Dai Nippon Butoku Kai: History and philosophy (2012). Retrieved on Juny 8, 2012.
  8. ^ Dai Nippon Butoku Kai: International Representatives
  9. ^ Dai Nippon Butoku Kai: Hombu Officials
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