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Wood & Steel:
Exploring the Arts of the Japanese Sword and Staff
The Dojo is pleased to announce the first of a series of clinics focused on
the tradition and use of the Japanese short staff and sword.
Join us Sept. 11 and 12 in an exploration of Shinto Muso Ryu Jodo and
Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido. Clinic sessions will be led by Peter Boylan, recently returned
from Japan where he has studied both koryu and gendai sword, staff and
empty hand systems for the past decade.
Shinto Muso Ryu Jodo is the art of Muso Gonnosuke, the only man known to
have beaten the famous swordmaster Musashi Miyamoto in a duel. Use of the
short staff is widespread in many Japanese martial systems, but nowhere is
it as richly detailed as in Shinto Muso Ryu, where it originated.
Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu is an important branch in the iaido world and offers
a wide variety of techniques and forms for drawing and using the Japanese
sword. Instruction will begin with the All-Japan Kendo Federation's formal
sword-drawing sets -- the ZKNR Seiteigata. As students progress and gain
expertise in the modern forms, the technique and forms of the older style
will be introduced.
As a special bonus, Mr. Boylan will conduct a Saturday evening session
devoted to classical judo. exploring the formal techniques and exercises of
the art.
Participants will need loose-fitting, sturdy clothing (traditional judogi,
karategi or aikidogi -- hakama at the option of the participant -- is
preferred). Participants will also need proper wooden weapons for the
clinic. Some bokuto and jo may be available for sale at the seminar. If you
have questions about proper attire or weapons, contact The Dojo.
SCHEDULE AND COST:
Sessions are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Registration and fees are
due no later than Thursday, Sept. 9. Some registratio may be taken at the
door, but an additional $5 late fee per clinic will be added at that time.
| Session | Time | Cost |
| Jodo | 8am-12pm | $15 |
| Iaido | 1-5pm | $15 |
| Judo | 5:30-7pm | $15 (Sat only) |
Cost:
Any single clinic -- $15
Jo+iai clinics -- $25 per day
Jo+iai+judo class -- $35
Two days, all sessions -- $55
Special Note:
Registration bonus: If five students enroll together (two clinic minimum),
we'll throw in a sixth registration, for one person, for any or all classes
free! E-mail the.dojo@mindspring.com for more info!
About the Instructor:
Mr. Boylan holds black belt ranks in judo, iaido and jodo and has been given
permission to teach Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu and Shinto Muso Ryu. He has
studied traditional Japanese martial arts in Japan for the past decade under
several notable instructors and has been a student of the Japanese martial
arts for most of his adult life. He currently lives near Detroit, Mich., and
is teaching and practicing there. He is an active member of the aikido and
iaido electronic mailing lists and was a featured panelist at the 1999
Guelph School of Japanese Sword Arts at the University of Guelph in Ontario.
About the Dojo:
The Dojo is a small, non-commercial martial arts club dedicated to the
study of the Japanese martial arts, specifically, jujutsu and weapons
systems. Classes currently meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings and
Sunday afternoons in the VVA 295 building on old Fort Harrison. For
more information, e-mail: the.dojo@mindspring.com. For
more info about the seminar or The Dojo, browse the club's site at: http://www.mindspring.com/~chuck.gordon/. Seminar
info is under Wood and Steel on the menu.
An ASCII text-only registration form is available for download there. Please
fill out the form and send it to:
The Dojo
c/o Chuck Gordon
8126 Shibler Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Your registration will be confirmed by e-mail or phone.
Hope to see you there!
Chuck
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