Meaning of The Name
The name "Kyushin (Ichi) Ryu" may be broken into syllables:
- 扱 - Kyu - collect, draw in, gather
- 心 - Shin - core, soul
- 一 - Ichi - (as prefix to Ryu, meaning first class, foremost)
- 流 - Ryu - flow, a style (school of thought)
Note: the no-longer used combination of "Ichi-Ryu" referred to the aristocratic class of society who practiced Kyushin Ryu Jujutsu, rather than implying the school was more "superior" than any other. The older members of Japanese aristocracy were attracted to the ease of application of the lethal Kyushin Ryu techniques. Many Shogun realised that Atemi waza would provide a quick result in their favour, without the extremely high levels of physical endurance required to apply other Jujutsu styles.
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