We sometimes find incorrect descriptions of Yagyu Shinkage Ryu on the internet and in magazines. It seems that most of them are caused by insufficient information or lack of understanding, but we are obliged to assume that some of them are twisted intentionally. We, the Yagyu kai, whose purpose is to preserve, pass on and spread Yagyu Shinkage Ryu correctly, have opened this official site in order to make correct information available under the leadership of the current headmaster, Yagyu Koichi.
There are other groups called by the name Shinkage Ryu or Yagyu Shinkage Ryu, but the current headmaster and the Yagyu kai have no relation with them. This site is managed by ourselves and we have no intention to integrate other groups. Even though there are some ranks issued by other groups, we do not recognize them, and they have no legitimacy within the history of Shinkage Ryu Heihou
