Are you interested in Samurai martial arts and Bushido?
Iaido is the traditional Japanese martial art of drawing a Japanese samurai sword.
It's a very nice way to combine physical and spiritual exercises with self-defense.
Iaido is one of several forms of traditional Japanese "standing meditation", including iaido, kyudo and naginata.
If you do not have any experience with martial arts -- no problem!
If you do not have physical strength -- no problem!
Teaching techniques
Iaido: Mugai-ryu, Genko-ryu (2-sword style)
Kenjutsu (swordmanship): Mugai-ryu, Shinto-ryu, Genko-ryu
Instructors
KARIYA Seidou (6th dan, master): the leader of Meishi-kai/Yaenami-kai
Schedule
Thursday 6.00 - 7.30 pm at Village Center Meeting Room
Joining
If you're interest in learning more, feel free to contact for a free sample lesson. Please send an email to
Julian De Vuyst (julian.devuyst@oist.jp).
Free Sample Lesson: any time in the ordinary lessons as shown "Schedule".
Everybody is welcome.
Becoming a member
If you want to stay as a member, the lessons will be 1000 JPY per, and you'll have to buy insurance, an obi belt, and knee protectors (unless you already have them). A uniform and iaito (blunt Japanese sword) can be ordered through sensei but is not obliged. Coming in ordinary gym clothes is fine.