We are proud and passionate practitioners and teachers of Japanese sword arts having roots in ancient/feudal Japan. Based in Oslo, Norway we continue the teachings and philosophies gifted to us by some of the most proficient warriors in human history. These arts include iaijutsu and kenjutsu.
Iaijutsu translates to “heightened awareness and fast reaction.” In practicallity, the art of drawing the sword and cutting from the scabbard. It is practiced with unsharpened, practice swords, called iaitos.
Kenjutsu translates to “swordskills.” It is practiced pair-wise, using wooden swords, called bokken. This art was practiced by samurai off the battlefield to keep their skills sharp.
The school or ryu we practice is Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu. Founded in the mid 1500`s, this school has endured. Passed down through generations of masters and practitioners to todays world and offering well established wisdom and a means for personal growth.
The samurai of old followed a strict code of conduct which can be seen in practicing these arts. This code is known as Bushido, literally… The way of the warrior
Bushido consists of a set of seven virtues namely Honesty, Righteousness, Compassion, Courage, Honor, Loyalty and Respect. We exercise these virtues through training. Focussing on equality and understanding the fact that people are different, nobody is perfect but we make an effort.
“You can’t be the best overnight but today you can be a little better than yourself yesterday.”
