In the third weekend in April, we had the chance to practice Ryushin Shouchi Ryu Iaijutsu under the watchful eye of Yahagi, Kunikazu Soke. It was a wonderful practice in the Mutokukai Hombu dojo which is a large outdoor dojo of about 200 or more tatami. While we practiced the birds chirped and a cool…Read more Yahagi Soke, Arenys de Munt, Spain
Iaijutsu
Ryushin Shouchi Ryu Iaijutsu Seminar
Ryushin Shouchi Ryu Iaijutsu (柳 心 照 智 流) is a school of Japanese swordsmanship, a kobudo (ancient martial art) focused on Iaijutsu (quick-draw sword art) founded by Kawabata Terutaka in 2006. The origins of Ryushin Shouchi Ryu can be traced to Tenshinsho Jigen Ryu, which was founded around the Eiroku era (1558 - 1570)…Read more Ryushin Shouchi Ryu Iaijutsu Seminar
Membership and Programs
Membership NVA is a B.C. Registered Society S-52265, dedicated to the preservation of and instruction in Traditional Aikido and Ryushin Shouchi Ryu - Iaijutsu, our only objective is the perpetuation of the Budo Practice that our Shihan have given to us. North Vancouver Aikikai is dependent upon its membership to pay the dojo expenses. So…Read more Membership and Programs