Resources

Websites

Finger Lakes Jodo- kai - Our parent dojo.

Minneapolis Jo - A sibling dojo.

Koryu.com - Unfortunately, this great repository for essays and other information on koryu is no longer maintained.  Its content can be accessed via the Wayback Machine.

             Two specific articles on the history of Shinto Muso Ryu:

                  The Evolution of Classical Jojutsu, by Dave Lowry

                  Muso Gonnosuke and the Shinto Muso-ryu Jo, by Wayne Muromoto

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Books

It’s worth noting that meaningful study in koryu is only possible through direct in-person practice with a legitimately qualified individual.  Trying to learn the technical content from a book or video is a fool's errand.   That said, these books provide a good introduction to the nature of koryu.

Koryu Bujutsu, Sword & Spirit, Keiko Shokon - edited by Diane Skoss. These are collections of a variety of essays by a variety of writers.

Old School - by Ellis Amdur.  A collection of essays on koryu by a senior koryu practitioner.

In the Dojo - by Dave Lowry.  An overview of the cultural aspects of studying Japanese martial arts by a senior koryu practitioner.