This tutorial series is broken down into three easy to learn sections depending on how you would like to experience swordsmanship.

Find a competent, experienced instructor of iaido, kendo or other historic sword art with whom to study.

Over time, however, battojutsu, saya no uchi (鞘 の内), or iaijutsu (居合術) was later developed as an adjunct to the general techniques of sword combat.

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Kendo practitioners, or kendokas, learn to wield the bamboo sword, or shinai, but the training goes far beyond the mastery of sword fighting.

— sadamune mastered traditional swordmaking techniques, such as differential tempering and folding, to create blades of exceptional strength and sharpness.

Ninja swords were straight and shorter than the curved katana a samurai used.

Kenjutsu is an ancient martial art that originated in japan and is known for its skilled use of the japanese sword, or katana.

Originally kenjutsu was simply the arts of the sword.

Developed by the samurai class, it has a rich history and is deeply rooted in japanese culture.

Hisui tokyo offers an authentic batto course with comprehensive instruction in the art of swordsmanship with a live katana.

Originally kenjutsu was simply the arts of the sword.

Developed by the samurai class, it has a rich history and is deeply rooted in japanese culture.

Hisui tokyo offers an authentic batto course with comprehensive instruction in the art of swordsmanship with a live katana.

His works were highly sought after by samurai and nobles, and they became revered family heirlooms.

Clear up a few myths.

The core of kendo lies in the harmony of the mind, spirit, and technique, a philosophy that requires years of dedication to the martial art.

Kenjutsu is a compound of ken (剣) the sword and jutsu (術) art or technique.

The guideline on how to advance and achieve rank.

The core of kendo lies in the harmony of the mind, spirit, and technique, a philosophy that requires years of dedication to the martial art.

Kenjutsu is a compound of ken (剣) the sword and jutsu (術) art or technique.

The guideline on how to advance and achieve rank.

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