I came across a post by Paul Richardson aka Poryu on most forums. Paul is definately one of the historians of the Bujinkan and has produced the book: History of the Bujikan which can be found here: http://www.ninjutsu.com/store/product.php?productid=5886&cat=95&page=1. (I highly recommend this book)
Here is a part of his post dealing with Today Shinryuken's gravesite:
For those of you interested or with some knowledge of history and have been involved in other forums you will know that there has been for the past years the constant question of did Toda Shinryuken really exist.
One of the facts always used to back up the conspirousy theorists was the fact there was no know grave.
Ha..............
that was until now.
Yesterday (14th October) during a conversation with kacem he informed me that not only does there exist at least one makimono hand written with the signature of Toda in hatsumi senseis possession but he personally has seen with his own eyes the grave that bears the name of Toda.
He literally came across it by accident.
He told me what city but not the temple it is located.
I hope this brings some welcomed long awaited news for some of the senior members
The full post can be found here: http://www.ninjutsuforum.com/showthread.php?t=998&highlight=toda+shinryuken+grave
While I agree with other people that more has to be done or shown to prove his existence this certainly is very promising news for members of the Bujinkan!
Here is a part of his post dealing with Today Shinryuken's gravesite:
For those of you interested or with some knowledge of history and have been involved in other forums you will know that there has been for the past years the constant question of did Toda Shinryuken really exist.
One of the facts always used to back up the conspirousy theorists was the fact there was no know grave.
Ha..............
that was until now.
Yesterday (14th October) during a conversation with kacem he informed me that not only does there exist at least one makimono hand written with the signature of Toda in hatsumi senseis possession but he personally has seen with his own eyes the grave that bears the name of Toda.
He literally came across it by accident.
He told me what city but not the temple it is located.
I hope this brings some welcomed long awaited news for some of the senior members
The full post can be found here: http://www.ninjutsuforum.com/showthread.php?t=998&highlight=toda+shinryuken+grave
While I agree with other people that more has to be done or shown to prove his existence this certainly is very promising news for members of the Bujinkan!
LOL I just noticed that too hehe
