2026.10.05鹿島神宮奉納第17回日本古武道交流演武大会 The 17th Japan Classical Martial Arts Exchange and Demonstration Festival Dedicated to Kashima Jingu Shrine
10月3日・4日の両日、鹿島神宮において「鹿島神宮奉納 第17回日本古武道交流演武大会」が開催されました。
本大会は、第1回大会以来、毎年この時期に鹿島神宮を参拝し、他流派の皆様との技術交流、懇親、そして奉納演武を通じて、二日間にわたり古武道の研鑽と交流に専念できる、大変貴重な機会となっています。
初日は、鹿島神宮道場において各流派による技術交流が行われます。他流派の技や演武を間近で拝見できることは、日頃の稽古では得難い貴重な学びとなります。
その後の懇親会では、流派の垣根を越えて諸先生方と忌憚のない意見を交わし、さらに門下生たちとも深い対話を重ねることができます。
翌日は、武神・武甕槌大神（たけみかづちのおおかみ）をお祀りする鹿島神宮の御神前において、日頃の修練の成果を奉納演武として捧げさせていただきます。
このように、技術の研鑽、人と人との交流、そして神前への奉納という、古武道の精神と伝統を深く感じることのできる、誠に意義深い二日間です。
今回は、小林先生をはじめ琢磨会の皆様、ならびに天道流の皆様と、日常の稽古方法や技術向上のための工夫、それぞれの流派が大切にされている考え方などについて、じっくりと語り合うことができました。
流派を越えて互いの経験や知恵を分かち合い、学びを深められることこそ、この大会ならではの素晴らしさであると、改めて実感いたしました。
このような貴重な機会をいただけたこと、そして交流させていただいたすべての皆様に、心より感謝申し上げます。
On October 3 and 4, the 17th Japan Classical Martial Arts Exchange and Demonstration Festival was held at Kashima Jingu Shrine.
Since the very first gathering, this annual event has provided a truly valuable opportunity for practitioners of traditional Japanese martial arts to come together at Kashima Jingu Shrine, exchange techniques and knowledge across different schools, strengthen friendships, and dedicate martial arts demonstrations to the shrine.
These two days offer an exceptional opportunity to immerse ourselves in the practice, traditions, and spirit of classical Japanese martial arts.
On the first day, a technical exchange takes place at the Kashima Jingu Dojo, where participants have the rare opportunity to observe the techniques and demonstrations of other martial arts traditions at close range. Such experiences provide valuable insights that are difficult to gain through our regular training alone.
The gathering that follows allows us to engage in open and sincere discussions with teachers and practitioners from different schools, transcending the boundaries of our respective traditions. It also provides a meaningful opportunity to deepen communication and strengthen the bonds with our own students.
On the following day, we have the honor of offering our martial arts demonstrations before the sacred presence of Takemikazuchi-no-Okami, the revered deity of martial arts enshrined at Kashima Jingu Shrine. Through these demonstrations, we respectfully dedicate the fruits of our daily training and discipline.
Together, these experiences make the event profoundly meaningful, bringing together technical refinement, mutual understanding, friendship, and spiritual dedication—essential elements of the classical Japanese martial arts tradition.
This year, I was especially grateful for the opportunity to have in-depth conversations with Kobayashi Sensei and members of the Takumakai, as well as practitioners of Tendo-ryu.
We exchanged thoughts on our daily training methods, the various approaches and refinements developed through practice, and the principles and perspectives valued within our respective traditions.
The opportunity to share experiences, knowledge, and wisdom across different schools is something truly special and one of the greatest values of this gathering.
I was once again reminded of how meaningful and precious these exchanges are.
My heartfelt gratitude goes to everyone who made this wonderful event possible and to all those with whom we had the privilege of sharing these two memorable days.