A superlative Combat swordsmanship system using the Katana incorporating and selecting aspects of chosen martial arts unarmed and armed.

A superlative Combat swordsmanship system using the Katana incorporating and selecting aspects of chosen martial arts unarmed and armed.

As with the majority of all martial arts there is a traditional fundamental basis, from which the style being taught has originated from or has developed into. At Kensei Kai, which translated means "the spirit of the sword", a variety of swordsmanship styles and systems have been incorporated using traditional and modified techniques using the Katana (Japanese long sword) to form a free flowing combat swordsmanship system blending Korean, Chinese, Filipino and Japanese stances and movements. Kensei Kai also uses applications found in other weapon disciplines, such as Tonfa, Bo and Sai.

Continue to build upon the swordsmanship principles introduced by Black Belt Hall of Famer Masayuki Shimabukuro and his senior student Carl E. Long with this engaging and informative installment, covering intermediate sword concepts. Your samurai training will include mat cutting, forms, uniform care, sword etiquette, cleaning your weapon, thrusts, drawing and sheathing the sword and more.

Continue to build upon the swordsmanship principles introduced by Black Belt Hall of Famer Masayuki Shimabukuro and his senior student Carl E. Long with this engaging and informative installment, covering intermediate sword concepts. Your samurai training will include mat cutting, forms, uniform care, sword etiquette, cleaning your weapon, thrusts, drawing and sheathing the sword and more.