In Southend, Essex we practice
iaido ~ kenjutsu ~ tamashigiri ~ shuriken
Your local dojo:
We are a friendly dojo based in Victoria Avenue, Southend on sea, Mugai ryu iaido is the main martial art, included is the kenjutsu kata and after a time you will allowed to try tamashigiri (target cutting). We also practice shuriken, another favoured weapon of the samurai, there are three shuriken kata practiced in our dojo. For the mugai ryu iaido we follow an orthodox Mugai Ryu curriculum (20 plus Kumitachi plus Naiden).
Why iaido?
If you are looking for traditional Japanese sword classes, then iaido is the only way forward and it is your choice which style of iaido you wish to be taught. You must first ensure that the style comes from Japan and is koryu (meaning old and predating 1867) Mugai ryu iaido was founded in 1670 and is a genuine kenjutsu school. There are many dojo in Essex claiming to teach ‘katana’ or ‘batto’ or ‘kenjutsu’ – if you are looking to study properly please do your research.
Costs:
Dojo Fee £15 per month (£3.75 per week) ~ Student Insurance NAKMAS £6 per year ~ Registration in Japan £24AV per year.
We have a legitimate Japanese Soke (grandmaster) and we are affiliated to Dai Nippon Iaido Kyokai and Kokusai Budo Koryu Kyokai (Japan).
Please email david@mugairyu.co.uk to arrange your first visit.
We do not operate any children's classes, mature persons 14 to 16 years or adults only.
