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Because one of the goals of training is to teach the safe & effective use of a live blade, Shinkendo must be studied and practiced mindfully and carefully. |
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Links to older items that were not moved to this site . Sorry about the ad banners! Mesa Shinkendo Dojo Newsletters: |
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R. Crosswell, Kyoshi 3129 E. Cactus Rd. Phoenix, Arizona 85028 602-923-7527 |
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Traditional Martial Arts Center James Fabian, Sensei 1515 W. San Angelo St. Suit B Gilbert, AZ 85233 cell 602-705-8469 |
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Other Arizona Shinkendo Dojos |
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NW corner, Warner & McQueen Chandler, AZ 85225 (480) 655-0129 |
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Mesa/Chandler Shinkendo Dojos 323 N. Gilbert Rd., #112 Mesa, Arizona 85207 (480) 655-0129 Arizona Shaolin Kenpo Academy II SW corner of Higley & Brown, S end of plaza, 2nd floor Mesa, Arizona (480) 655-0129 |
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Shinkendo is... |
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...a style of Japanese swordsmanship based on effective samurai strategies. Founded by Toshishiro Obata sensei, Shinkendo fuses the best of his training in various classical Japanese sword arts. |
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The 5 main areas of study in Shinkendo: 1. Drawing and cutting techniques or "Batto-ho" (bah-toe-hoe) 2. Partner practice drills or "Tachi-uchi" (tah-chee-oo-chee) 3. Pre-arranged sets of fighting movements or "Kata" (kah-tah) 4. Solo, skill-building & focus drills or "Suburi" (sue-boo-ree) 5. Live blade work or "Tameshigiri" (tah-mesh-ee-gear-ee) |
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Although no longer used for its original purpose of defense & warfare, Japanese sword training is far from obsolete.. There's still much to be gained from the study of this elegant & remarkable weapon and the culture who created it. |
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Shinkendo provides a unique opportunity to learn strategies & history of samurai & sword. However, its far more than just an interactive history lesson. It can also be an exercise in self-exploration & improvement in many areas. |
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The practice of Shinkendo promotes: * Physical conditioning, * Focus and self-discipline * Awareness & flexible, creative thinking * Enhanced sense of capsbility |
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Other topics include sword etiquette, safety, & The history of the samurai & the Japanese sword. |
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Students begin by using a bokken ("bow-ken" or wooden sword) Once able to control a wooden weapon, effectively, an iaito ("ee-eye-tow", or dull-edged blade) can be added. Once proficiency is developed with an iaito, a student can opt to use a shinken (real sword). |
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For more information on training in Arizona, see the listings at the end of the page. For locations outside of Arizona, check the Shinkendo Honbu (Home Dojo) Page |
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Shinkendo attempts to preserve an interesting aspect of history with its emphasis on realistic strategy & effective techniques. Additional benefits of training include increased levels of physical conditioning, self-control, improved sense of personal capability. |
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No Shinkendo practitioner has ever been seriously injured while using a live blade. This is because Shinkendo is taught in a progressive, step-by-step manner always stressing safety & control in practice of handling of all weapons, whether wood or steel. |
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Once students move up to handling a live blade, they may begin to explore test- cutting. Test-cutting enables a student to refine cutting angles & other elements of technique. Rolled sraw matting & other media are used as cutting targets. |
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Latest news! Shinkendo will be offered at Mesa Community College starting in the spring semester, so for those of who want to try Shinkendo and get college credit at the same time, here is your chance. The class will be at the Southern & Dobson campus at 12:00 Monday & Wednesday. The course number is PED102SN, and the schedule line # is 0771. |
