Tokumeikan offers those with a passion for the sword the rare opportunity to experience the art, craft and passion of kenjutsu. Specifically designed for people who cannot for various reasons enrol in a regular class, these workshops focus on providing you with a basic working knowledge of kenjutsu, allowing you to experience first-hand the beauty of this exacting art.

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Introductory Workshops: these workshops are designed to set the foundation in technique, body posture, movement, stance, etc… These workshops typically last 1 session (a 2-hour lesson).

Katori Shinto Ryu (KSR) fundamentals of kenjutsu
Ono-ha Itto Ryu fundamentals of kenjutsu
Heki Ryu Bishu Chikurin-ha Kyudo (First Shot Program)*

*The first shot kyudo program is offered as part of the annual Niagara Kyudo Intensive.

Special Workshop Series: these workshops are focused on select kata in the curriculum. These workshops typically cover anywhere from 8-12 sessions (i.e., 8-12 weeks with one 2-hour class per week), depending on the length and complexity of the kata.

KSR tachi jutsu (sword): basic sword kata 1
KSR tachi jutsu (sword): basic sword kata 2
KSR tachi jutsu (sword): basic sword kata 3
KSR bo jutsu (staff): basic bo kata 1
KSR bo jutsu (staff): basic bo kata 2
KSR iaijutsu (draw and cut): sitting iai kata 1-3
KSR iaijutsu (draw and cut): sitting iai kata 4-6
KSR tachi iaijutsu (draw and cut): standing iai kata 1-3
Ono-ha Itto Ryu kenjutsu: Otachi kata 1-2
Ono-ha Itto Ryu kenjutsu: Otachi kata 3-5
Heki Ryu Bishu Chikurin-ha Kyudo 2-day Intensive