Hyoho Niten Ichi-ryu Kenjutsu

Santo-Ha line under the direction of the 12th Headmaster Soke Kajiya Takanori

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WHAT IS KENJUTSU?

Kenjutsu is the umbrella term for all (koryu) schools of Japanese swordsmanship, in particular those that predate the Meiji Restoration. The modern styles of kendo and iaido that were established in the 20th century included modern form of kenjutsu in their curriculum, too. Kenjutsu, which originated with the samurai class of feudal Japan, means "the method, technique or the art of the sword." This is opposed to kendo, which means "the way of the sword"

Specifically the style of kenjutsu we teach, Santo-Ha line of Hyoho Niten Ichi-ryu under the direction of the 12th headmaster Soke Kajiya Takanori. This style teaches techniques for the Tachi or long sword/katana, Kodachi or short sword/ wakizashi and Nito or two swords (one long sword and one short sword).

The number of forms or Seiho is small and learning the basics is easy. Perfecting the forms/seiho on the other hand can take a lifetime. Students begin by learning the twelve long sword forms, than the seven short sword forms and finally the Nito or two sword forms.

CLASS TIMES AND COST

Friday 9:00pm to 10:00pm
Sunday 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages +14

$60.00/month
($100.00/Month if combined with our jiu-jitsu program!).

(We offer a three free class trial period!)

KENJUTSU SYLLABUS

Tachi Seiho - Twelve techniques with long sword:
Sassen
Hasso Hidari
Hasso Migi
Uke Nagashi Hidari
Uke Nagashi Migi
Moji Gamae
Haritsuke
Nagashi Uchi
Tora Buri
Kazuki
Aisen Uchidome
Amashi Uchi

Kodachi Seiho - Seven techniques with a short sword:
Sassen
Chudan
Uke Nagashi
Moji Gamae
Haritsuke
Nagashi Uchi
Aisen

Nito Seiho - Five techniques with two swords:
Chudan
Jodan
Gedan
Hidari Waki Gamae
Migi Waki Gamae

Bo vs. Tachi Seiho - Thirteen techniques Bo vs long sword:
In No Hiki Bo
Yo No Hiki Bo
Maki Bo Sage Mochi
Mojiki Bo Sage Mochi
Monomi Bo Tsuke
Kasa Hazushi Bo Sage Mochi
In No Karami Bo
Yo No Karami Bo
Jodan No Bo
Yoko Bo
Gedan No Bo
Tsuki Bo
Kayashi Bo