THE YAGYU CLAN: Part I Beginnings

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It is perhaps no coincidence that the two Chinese characters that make up the name of Yagyū stand for the willow tree and life, or the giving of birth, for both seem to sum up perfectly the particular characteristics that helped propel this ancient clan to such exalted heights.
This is the true story of the eventful history of the famous Yagyū clan-a story that began during early heady days of the Genkō Rebellion (1331-33), when emperor Go-Daigo sought to restore power to the throne with the support of the Yagyū and other loyal clans. It follows their campaigns on behalf of Go-Daigo's southern court during the Northern and Southern Courts period (1334-1392), and their long and hard struggle to retain their autonomy when the country rapidly descended into anarchy in the wake of the Ōnin Rebellion (1467-77).
It recounts how, through a succession of misfortunes beyond their control, the Yagyū clan first lost its independence, then its castle and domains, until finally its members were thrown upon the mercy of a local temple. Yet it was in the very depth of those bleak and desperate years, that its leader, Yagyū Muneyoshi, discovered his true strength and began his clan's remarkable recover-a recovery crowned with the ascendancy of his son, Munenori, to the exalted rank of daimyō.
Like the pliable willow tree, it was their resilience in the face of irresistible forces that enabled the Yagyū to outweather the raging storms of fortune and remain standing, alive and well, their spirit intact. In doing so, the Yagyū gave birth to an art of fencing that has survived for more than a half a millennium. Among the countless schools of swordsmanship brought forth by Japan's feudal era the Yagyū Shinkage-ryū still stands out for its sheer continuity.

[@degon344]

Great video

[@musashileo2517]

Yagyu.. Such great name I love how to pronounce it as well as all japanese terms and names

[@user-qt1eo7dq8v]

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[@richard-gg8un]

Thank you for producing these videos

[@user-qt1eo7dq8v]

My pleasure!

[@bakabaka3281]

Love the way you pronouce Japanese names and terms, and you have a natural talent for narration. I cant remember how many times I watched the Yagyu clan videos and the Musashi videos, very well done. Lastly when can we expect this book about the Yagyu Clan to be released? Thank you for your time and amazing work.

[@user-qt1eo7dq8v]

Hi Nobu Oda, Thank you so much for your kind words. I enjoyed making the docs. The Yagyu book will hopefully be out thus fall. Kind regards, William

[@user-qt1eo7dq8v]

So! The Book is finally out: www.amazon.com/gp/product/9492722178/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p3_i1

[@deckerraul2946]

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[@bryannova5655]

@Decker Raul Yup, have been watching on InstaFlixxer for since november myself :D

[@allenford9197]

@Decker Raul yea, been watching on InstaFlixxer for years myself :D

[@piratelife6343]

your work is very interesting to me, i have all your musashi books. keep up the great work!

[@user-qt1eo7dq8v]

Hi Pirate Life, Thanks, appreciate it. The Yagyu book will be out next spring...

[@wrongviewer]

Is there an exact release date yet? I'm excited to get my hands on a copy.

[@user-qt1eo7dq8v]

+Vince hi Vince, it is scheduled for next spring...

[@gutiux]

this is great! thank you very much!

[@user-qt1eo7dq8v]

You're more than welcome!

[@biggiejackson]

Anime has me here looking for the history of the Yagyū, Jubei as well his father anything i can get my hands on. Is this a full series? or just snippets? Also is it true about the Yagyū castle the tale there is a rock in which Jubei father cut with a new sword because he refuse to cut a criminal? Thank you for your work.

[@Techn9cian123]

Here’s a movie called Shogun’s Samurai. Father Yagyu has a cunning plan. Jubei is played by Sonny Chiba. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKbFhn93Z8aSY5Y

[@LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto]

Retsudō Yagyū, secret head of Yagyū Clan and in charge of Assassin Agency of Tokugawa Shōgun is the main villain of the manga and 1972-1974 6 film series, Lone Wolf & Cub/Kozure Ōkami. Star Wars ripped off Lone Wolf & Cub more times than I can count. Perplexes me there is no anime or videogame of Lone Wolf

[@RULESOFTHEMIND]

GREAT WORK!!!

[@user-qt1eo7dq8v]

+RULES OF THE MIND Thanks!

[@HipHopEmperorSalute]

So Yagyu Jubei was actual samurai legend? Wow I just thought it was fiction from a video game. So did he fight nobunaga?

[@user-qt1eo7dq8v]

Yes, he really did live!

[@tonyyul703]

Oh Jubei was a real warrior

[@SenzuBeaner]

No he didn’t fight oda... I think he was born late 1500s and roam the countryside around 1620-1640. He might have known musashi miyamoto since they both were alive at the time.

[@otorishingen8600]

you sir are awesome :) thank you

[@user-qt1eo7dq8v]

+Otori Shingen Thanks! Appreciate it...

[@donforrow7837]

Any plans for your books to be released in audiobook format? Also who is the narrator?

[@user-qt1eo7dq8v]

No plans for audiobook yet, but who knows. Actually, I did the narration myself...

[@crocketgsxr6]

is there a release date yet for the book?

[@user-qt1eo7dq8v]

Yes, we expect to release it this fall!

[@LeiLoiLea]

Yagyu?... Oishiiyo Gyuniku

[@richard-gg8un]

wish i was born during the samurai time period

[@biggiejackson]

uh no you don't! lol for all the ills of our time justice was a very slippery concept and change depending on region.

[@electrominded8372]

Life expectancy like 30 years

[@richard-gg8un]

@@electrominded8372 yeah i glamorized the lifestyle way too much when i started getting into feudal japan. i still love swords/katanas but ronin & samurai typically led harsh, difficult lives & im aware of the life expectancy too

[@LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto]

No you don't

[@LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto]

​@richard-gg8un the Tokugawa Shōgun ruled with an iron fist and a sharp blade. However, I'd love a traditional steel Dōtanuki Battle Katana + Wakizashi set. But I'd also like to see how a Modernized titanium blade Katana + Wakizashi would perform juxtaposed to traditional Japanese folded steel

[@jadekayak01]

And like most things they stole it. Basix history.....kage ryu.......shin kage ryu.......yagu shin kage ryu. The yagyu is just another branch of shin kage ryu

[@user-qt1eo7dq8v]

That is true...

[@dylanirvine4453]

Stole? They were directly in the succession of the original Kage and Shinkage-ryu. They didn't steal it they evolved it with the blessing of legendary master Kamiizumi.