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Thursdays 8pm
Saturdays 11:30am
(Immediately following Adult Karate class)
"Shin (True) - Ken (Sword) - Do (Way)" is a comprehensive system of Japanese swordsmanship.
Training revolves around our structure of "Gorin Goho Gogyo" (five equally balanced interacting rings that symbolize the five major methods of technical study).
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Suburi (sword swinging drills)
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Tanrengata (solo forms)
- Battoho (combative drawing and cutting methods)
- Tachiuchi (sparring)
- Tameshigiri/Shizan (cutting straw and bamboo targets)
Students typically train using a Bokuto (wooden sword), and later advance to training with Iaito (or mogito, non-sharpened sword) and finally Shinken, or 'live blade'.
At more advanced levels, the student begins to test their acquired skills through test cutting practice on tatami omote makiwara (rolled up tatami mats, previously soaked in water), and eventually Nihondake (Japanese bamboo).
While Shinkendo requires rigorous physical training, depth of coordination, and intense focus, one of the most important aspects of Shinkendo is the emphasis on spiritual forging, which inspires "Bushi Damashii" (the Samurai/ warrior spirit), a quality that we feel is as relevant now as it was hundreds of years ago. Proper practice of Shinkendo should provide one with not only a strong body and mind, but also a calm, clear and focused spirit.
Previous martial arts experience is NOT required.
>> For more information: michael *AT* brooklyndojo *DOT* com
Obata Toshishiro is the founder (Kaiso) and headmaster of Shinkendo.
The Shinkendo World Headquarters is in Los Angeles, CA, USA. www.shinkendo.com
The Shinkendo New York main branch is in Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY - www.shinkendonewyork.com
Videos
Tameshigiri Shizan by Lou D'Agostino, Shibucho - Shinkendo New York
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEFz3x-DWlk
More Tameshigiri and Tachiuchi by Lou D'Agostino with Michael Mason, Instructor, Brooklyn Dojo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrxUraScnk4
Shinkendo Videos featuring Obata-Kaiso and Honbu students