In order to meet the diverse needs of travelers, the Bizenkai focuses on samurai and offers a trial slashing of Iai and a dressing experience of armor helmets. We hope that you will have a memorable experience by actually trying out how heavy the Japanese swords and armor helmets you see on TV and movies are and what their sharpness is. Chairman Sumita is an archer of Yabusame as well as Iai, and is working to pass on Japanese culture to the next generation.
It's 100% worth the money and not a tourist trap.
The instructor, Sumida Sensei, was very patient and carefully taught me how to handle a katana.
In the end, the improvement was visible. I started as a newbie, and at the end of the class, I was able to cut a tatami mat, bringing me a great sense of achievement.
Really is worth a try!
This was a very interesting and informative experience. It was an actual lesson in several forms of swordsmanship. The chance to learn some basics, get some feedback, and finally to cut something with a real katana was unforgettable. Very charismatic instructor with good English skills. Definitely worth trying.
楽しくて勉強になりました!ありがとうございました!
The name is honest. It’s not a tourist trap. This was a great way to experience the art of form, sparring, and cutting with katana. I couldn’t have asked for a more fun time. Sumida is energetic, clear, patient, and motivated to give you an excellent experience. When you arrive you’ll change into a kimono then receive a class on the history and design of katanas. You’ll then practice forms, spar with Sumida and the students, and end by cutting two types of tatami mats. Purchase the experience you won’t regret it.
日本刀で畳みを切るという貴重な体験が出来ました。
教えてくれた先生も気さくで褒め上手で楽しく体験出来ました。
先日はわざわざ町田までお越しいただきありがとうございました。
また、外国人との相席で英語と日本語のミックスになってしまいまいたが、ご協力・ご理解ありがとうございました。
撃剣は初めてされたとは思えない程、うまく攻撃・防御をされていました。
剣術は経験されていないと言われていましたので、才能ありです！
また試し斬りでは、実際に斬らないと絶対にわからない刃筋をご理解頂けたかと思います。
刃筋が合っていた時の斬りと合っていない時の斬りは全然違ったと思います。
大変上手く斬っていらっしゃいました。
ぜひまたお越し頂ければと思います。
ありがとうございました。
初めて真剣を扱ったので最初は緊張しましたが、とても親身になって教えていただいたことで、試し斬りも最後には綺麗に斬ることができました。とても貴重な経験ができ、楽しい時間を過ごせたことに夫婦共々感謝しています。ありがとうございました！
I am a professor of Toyama-ryu Iaido, which originated from the military sword operation of the former Japanese Army. At this association, you can experience the shooting sword (kendo), Iai, and sword pulling comprehensively.
Toyama-ryu is the last swordsmanship used in actual battles, which was devised by summarizing and considering the characteristics and strengths of various ancient Japanese swordsmanship. Currently, there are many overseas branches such as the West Coast and East Coast of the United States, Spain and Andorra in Europe, and Beijing and Hong Kong in China.
At our association, you can experience the original swordsmanship, kendo (in our association, shooting swords), Iai (including molds), and swords (trial slashing) in one stop. Shooting sword: You can learn how to use a sword (warp, ho: sword) with a bamboo sword and a wooden sword, and you can play a real battle style game. Iai: Learn basic sword handling such as pulling out a sword and inserting a sword using a simulated sword. Learn
I am working to convey Japanese culture to the next generation.
| Insurance information | Accident insurance / liability insurance |
|---|---|
| License and Qualifications | Six-dan Renshi Master, Seizankai Five-dan Master |
| Member organizations and associations | All Japan Toyama-ryu Iaido Federation / Toyama-ryu Seizankai |
| Number of staff | 4persons |
| Number of instructors | 1persons |
| Selling points regarding safety | We are taking measures against the new corona based on the national guidelines. |
| Operating hours | 10: 00-21: 00 |
|---|---|
| Regular holidays | No particulars |
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Thank you for coming to my experience yesterday.
You were very courteous and nice.
Also, thank you for taking the time to write a review.
It is very encouraging.
Hope you are enjoying your stay in Japan.
Thanks again!