Musō Shinden-ryū
School of Dream and Divine Transmission
Founder & History
Musō Shinden-ryū (夢想神伝流) is an Iaido style founded in 1932 by the master Nakayama Hakudō (1869–1958).
Nakayama Hakudō was a sword genius who studied under masters of both main branches of the old Hasegawa Eishin-ryū. He unified and systematized teachings that had been divided for centuries, creating a style that emphasizes naturalness and breadth of movement.
Nakayama Hakudō (1869–1958)
Curriculum
Levels of Proficiency
The system is divided into three levels (Shoden, Chuden, Okuden) and supplementary exercises.