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Dojo Classes and Fees
Some classes have age and rank requirements. Please
come by the dojo for more information. Normal classes are restricted to students over 16.
Tameshigiri is restricted to students over 18.
| Monday |
6 pm to 7 pm |
Open Practice |
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7 pm to 8 pm |
Marui Keiko |
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8 pm to 9 pm |
Tameshigiri |
| Tuesday |
10 am to 5 pm |
Open Practice |
| Wednesday |
12 pm to 7 pm |
Open Practice |
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7 pm to 8 pm |
Marui Keiko |
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8 pm to 9 pm |
Tameshigiri |
| Thursday |
10 am to 5 pm |
Open Practice |
| Friday |
12 pm to 7 pm |
Open Practice |
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6 pm to 7 pm |
Dojo Orientation |
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7 pm to 8 pm |
Kihon Keiko |
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8 pm to 9 pm |
Senbon Giri / Subarito Keiko |
| Saturday |
10 am to 11 am |
Sword Craft |
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11 am to 2 pm |
Open Practice |
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2 pm to 3 pm |
Kihon Keiko |
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3 pm to 4 pm |
Kata Keiko |
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4 pm to 6 pm |
Open Practice |
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6 pm to 7 pm |
Instructors Class / Rank Testing |
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7 pm to 8 pm |
Advanced Marui Keiko |
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8 pm to 9 pm |
Tameshigiri |
Classes are subject to change based on Instructor availability and
student attendance.
- Dojo Orientation: An intro to the dojo,
sword safety, dojo etiquette, and the bow in/out ceremonies. This class
will also cover putting on the uniform and folding it properly. This
class is required for all new students.
- Kihon Keiko (Fundamentals Class): Stance,
proper grip, chuburi / noto, the eight cuts, and the basic kata from the
Zen Nihon Battodo Renmei (shoden seitei kata). This is for anyone
working on improving and not just for beginners.
- Kata Keiko: This class focuses on Kata and
kumitachi (one and two person practice forms) needed for your specific
rank. Class will break into smaller groups and be taught those
kata/kumitachi targeted for your rank.
- Kenjutsu: Blocking drills, and sparring using
Action Flex foam swords and safety equipment.
- Marui Keiko (Circular Training): Rotation of
Kata, Kumitachi , and Kenjutsu. Kata are individual practice forms from
Toyama Ryu and the Zen Nihon Battodo Renmei. Kumitachi are paired
practice forms from Toyama Ryu. Kenjutsu involves blocking drills using
Fukuro Shinai focused on learning distance, timing, strikes and blocks.
- Tameshigiri: Cutting of tatami and bamboo
targets with shinken (real swords). This class focuses on effectiveness.
Targets must be reserved 2 days in advance of the class.
- Subarito Keiko: Strength training using
heavy wooden swords. Senbon Giri Keiko: Hard core one thousand cut
endurance training.
- Sword Craft: This class is dedicated to
various sword craft topics such as sharpening, polishing, wrapping, saya
carving, lacquering, and casting fittings. Students must pre-register
and purchase any required materials.
- Unit 1: General Sword Maintenance (cleaning, assembly, mekugi
carving, shims …)
- Unit 2: Handle Core Construction (layout, carving, fitting, and
same’ covering)
- Unit 3: Handle Wrapping
- Unit 4: Lost Wax Casting
- Unit 5: Sword Sharpening
- Unit 6: Sword Polishing
- Unit 7: Saya Making
- Unit 8: Saya Lacquering
Sword Craft units will be scheduled based on the number of students who
have pre-registered for that unit.
Basic Starting Package
(Standard Obi, Blue Cotton Hakama, Musashi-Zashi Keikogi, bokken,
and 1 month Bronze Membership (5 hours of training)) |
$99
95 |
Standard Starting Package
(Deluxe Kaku Obi, Blue Tetron Hakama, Musashi-Zashi or Navy Keikogi,
bokken with saya, and 1 month Silver Membership (10 hours of training)) |
$199
95 |
Deluxe Starting Package
(Deluxe Kaku Obi, Blue Tetron Hakama, Musashi-Zashi or Navy Keikogi,
bokken, Practical Iaito, 1 month Gold Membership (15 hours of training),
and one hour personal training.) |
$399
95 |
Super Deluxe Starting Package
(Deluxe Kaku Obi, Blue Tetron Hakama, Musashi-Zashi or Navy Keikogi,
bokken, Practical Iaito, Practical Shinken (XL, XL Light, or Elite), one
month
Platinum Membership (25 hours of training), and one hour personal training
with Femal Sensei) |
$649
95 |
Class Fees can be paid on the Nihonzashi web site.
Just click here.
| Basic Program (Classes/Practice not included) |
$19
95 |
| Bronze Program (5 hours per month) |
$64
95 |
| Silver Program (10 hours per month) |
$79
95 |
| Gold Program (15 hours per month) |
$99
95 |
| Platinum Program (25 hours per month) |
$149
95 |
| Ultimate Program (unlimited hours per month) |
$199
95 |
Class Fees can be paid on the Nihonzashi web site.
Just click here.
| Open Practice (beyond membership program) |
$4
95 per hour |
| Scheduled Class (beyond membership program) |
$14
95 per hour |
| Private Lessons with assistant instructor |
$29
95 per hour |
| Private Lessons with Femal Sensei |
$79
95 per hour |
| Testing Fee (does not include targets) |
$49
95 (pass or
fail) |
| Certificate Fee |
$29
95 kyu rank
$49
95 dan rank |
| Tameshigiri Target (Tatami or bamboo) |
$3
95 per target |
Class Fees can be paid on the Nihonzashi web site.
Just click here.
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