Shihan Dana Abbott of Samurai Sports offers several ways to study and learn about the samurai sword. Many sword instruction training options are available:

Online Sword Instruction offers unlimited access to videos detailing sword instruction and techniques. You progress at your own pace.

Kenjutsu sword instruction from Shihan Dana Abbott teaches you traditional and modern Japanese sword techniques, including strikes, blocks and evasions.

Iaido offers you the ability to draw the sword, make a cut and sheath the sword. Shihan Dana Abbott uses kata such as in Toyama-ryu.

Tameshigiri instructs you in the art of test cutting.

Kendo is a traditional, combative sword art using bamboo swords.

Chanbara, sport kenjutsu and ki-kenjutsu are modern versions of combative Japanese sword arts. Instructor certification are available for chanbara.

Local programs in Scottsdale, Arizona is where Shihan Dana Abbott offer sword instruction one-on-one. You can also train at home with Shihan Dana Abbott using our sword instruction manuals or online videos. All of Shihan Abbott's sword instruction methods offer a strong foundation and approach for either serious or recreational sword students as well as teachers and schools.

School Programs help school owners add new sword programs or enhance existing programs. Sword instruction is available for iaido, tameshigiri, chanbara, toyama, and kendo. Click here to learn more about school sword instruction.

Instructor Courses and certifications are available for traditional sword (iaido and tameshigiri) and combative weaponry (sword and mixed weapons). Click here to learn more about sword instruction for instructors and teachers.