Cultivate correct posture and a healthy mind and body
Learn the samurai spirit through 90 minutes of swords and armor.
The Suirinkai Samurai Experience Program allows you to experience handling a Japanese sword, practice etiquette, and study basic kata. Even first-timers can participate with confidence.
*This program is a one-time cultural experience program. If you are considering joining, pleaseTrial Classplease visit this page.
Program Flow
Change into a hakama | Please change into hakama for practice. We will lend you the hakama. Please come in your regular clothes for your upper body and wear something for your lower body that is easy to move in, such as athletic tights or jersey pants. |
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Lecture on Iaido | The master will give a brief lecture on Iaido and Bushido. Knowing the history and meaning deepens the experience. |
Iaido Experience | We will finally conduct the experience with the practice sword. At first, you may find it difficult to even hold it correctly. In addition to drawing and sheathing the sword, we will practice "joshi," one of the basic techniques of iaido. |
Video and photo shooting | Photograph techniques and stances learned during the session. |
Armor-Wearing Experience | You can experience wearing the armor that samurai wore. Feel free to take photos here as well. |
Demonstration viewing | Finally, you will observe a demonstration by the master. |