Individual Courses & Self Study
Traditional Path
The Traditional Path is made for the person who wants to become more educated in the “way of the sword” while adding more enjoyment to their life by practicing the ancient art of the samurai sword whether it be bamboo, synthetic, wood or steel. The Traditional Path offers many areas of learning and training which are endless but nevertheless allow you to strive and attain your goals. The Traditional Path will enable you to advance to the next level having the knowledge of how to better control your mindset and physical being.
Training options:
Goshindo Iaido
Nakamura-Ryu
Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei
Zen Nihon Kendo/Iaido Renmei
Kodachi-Iai
Goshindo Tameshigiri
Your personal training will begin with either the wooden shoto (short) and/or bokutou (long) sword. Your path to sword mastery begins with executing sword techniques using pre-arranged forms. Furthermore, if desired, you can have the option of incorporating additional traditional venue by adding iaido (sword drawing), kenjutsu/kendo (sword sparring) and tameshigiri (test cutting) plus all the formalities and protocol that encompass.
Reference: The Essential Introductory Book for the Japanese Sword.
