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Bicester Battodo - NintaiKai Martial Arts & Wellness
Battodo (translates literally as “way of drawing the sword”) is a close cousin of iaido, both of which are descended from battojutsu and iaijutsu, respectively. These arts all involve learning to draw a katana from its scabbard, strike the target, and return the weapon to its original place in the fastest and smoothest way possible. But the element ‘DO’ (way) refers more to the understanding that the benefits of battodo training should go far beyond the physical. Working with a blade should sharpen the practitioner’s mental focus and strengthen their spirit. In our practice of battodo we explore and build on this connectedness between body, mind and sword.
Address
Kingsmere Community Centre
Whitelands Way
Bicester, OX26 1EG
United Kingdom
Phone: 07944165511
Martial Art Styles
The following Martial Arts Styles are offered at Bicester Battodo - NintaiKai Martial Arts & Wellness:
- Nakamura Ryu Battodo
- Battojutsu
- Bojutsu
Programs & Class Schedule
Adult only Japanese sword classes.
We train in Nakamura Ryu Battodo a modern Japanese sword art derived from the koryu sword schools of Japan and refined and developed through the experience of Sensei Nakamura Taisaburo. The style reflects Sensei Nakamura's belief that the true purpose and meaning of sword lies in its being a kutsujinken, a life-giving blade that enriches people. The style includes test cutting/tameshigiri, single and pair forms (kumitachi) as well as non-sword body conditioning through tanren practice.
Mondays 7-9.30pm Kingsmere Community Centre, Bicester
Tuesdays 7-9 pm Kingsmere Community Centre, Bicester
Wednesdays 7-9 pm Arncott Village Hall, Arncott
Participants can join regular evening classes on completion of the 4 session beginner's course. The next beginner's course will run from Monday 14th April, 7-8.30 pm at Kingsmere Community Centre. Contact club to register for the course.
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