Iso Mataemon studied and mastered Yoshin Ryu Jujutsu and Shin no Shindo Ryu Jujutsu (also based on the Yoshin Ryu style) before developing Tenjin Shinyo Ryu Jujutsu in 1830. Tenjin Shinyo Ryu Jujutsu is in turn based on the styles mentioned above, but what distinguished it from the other styles of Jujutsu of the day was the use of Atemi (strikes).
Most of the Jujutsu techniques in Tenjin Shinyo Ryu are accompanied by a strike. This is what made the style so effective. Note also that Jigoro Kano studied Tenjin Shinyo Ryu and Kito Ryu Jujutsu before developing Judo, so many of the Techniques particularly the Kime No Kata and Itsutsu no Kata are based on Tenjin Shinyo-Ryu. Morihei Uyeshiba the founder of Aikido studied Tenjin and Daito Ryu Jujutsu styles. Although Daito Ryu is the basis of Aikido some techniques such as Kote Gaeshi are common to both styles.

Tenjin Shinyo Ryu is an extensive system of over 130 kata of classical jujutsu unarmed combat teaching from seated positions, standing positions, weapons defence, and also includes special healing methods and resuscitation (kappo).

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