Immerse yourself in the world of samurai swordsmanship.
What will the students learn in this class?
Studied by samurai warriors, iaido is a martial art that teaches how to handle swords and explores bushido, or the warrior way. Students study sword arts and how samurai would move through practicing kata.
This class follows the 340-year-old Iai Mugairyu, taught by Hogyokukai. Students first learn fundamental kata before moving on to kumitachi movements of combat in pairs. Through practice, students learn how to adopt refined movements and posture and progress through the dan (degree) rankings.
What are the benefits of this class?
Iaido introduces students to samurai customs, etiquette, and philosophy, helping them grow physically and mentally.
Who will teach this class?
The grand master Takeda Hougyoku is the head of the International Iai Organization Hougyokukai and holds a eighth-degree master’s license. He inherited the 340-year-old scrolls containing the names of all the grand masters of iaido since the founder established Mugairyu.
Giuliano Kumashiro is a third-degree practitioner of Mugairyu Iai, approved by the grand master Takeda Hogyoku for this Club class. He is an apprentice of the grand master, and has been learning several martial arts for more than 25 years. He has won several championships and medals. He is also a board member of Hogyokukai, the chief of international division.
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