The arts of the ancient Japanese Samurai warrior are not a part of Karate which is an Okinawan art. We include them here to give people a glance at these unique arts and give them a chance to try them out. Several different weapons are involved along with unarmed techniques.
Long Sword – Katana/Odachi
- Long Sword Fundamentals (Kihon)
- Vertical Cut (Kiri Oroshi)
- Angled Cut (Kesa Giri)
- Horizontal Cut (Yoko Ichimonji Giri)
- Rising Angled Cut (Kiri Age)
- Two Direction Cut (Nihon Giri)
- Four Direction Cut (Shiho Giri)
- Four Basic Cuts Set
- Eight Cuts Drill (Happo Giri)
Iai – Fast Drawing
All Japan Kendo Federation
Kumitachi
Kendo Kata
Jo
- Basic Jo Handling
- Introduction to the Jo and Honte Uchi
- Gyakute Uchi
- Hiki Otoshi
- Kaeshi Tsuki
- Gyakute Tsuki
- Maki Otoshi
Yawara/Taijutsu/Jujutsu
Yawara Happo