We commenced our study of this art under the guidance of the Yamabushi Ryu Jiu Tai Jutsu. Since then we have added a number of drills and training methods to ensure that we develop a high quality of skill in this art as well as the practical use of the katana.

It is a warrior art and not form based as in some systems. We study how to carry, draw and return the sword but also how to effectively cut and use the whole sword as a weapon. Defences are taught both with a sword and also as an unarmed person.

Initial training is performed using wooden swords (bokken) and moving onto Iaito (metal swords) before eventually working with the live blades. Iaito and live blade swords are the responsibility of the student to purchase and are not supplied by the club due to the expense involved. However a club katana is available to practice cutting skills under supervision of the instructor.

The system is studied in accordance with the pre 'kyu/dan' grading system and there are 3 levels of proficiency to achieve followed by the attainment of an instructors certificate.

Lessons are currently held on Saturdays (twice a month) at Grove Green commencing at 10:00am.

Full documented and illustrated syllabus information is available to members by logging into the system. This is achieved by clicking on the 'Back to Log-in' option on the menu to the left of this text and entering your password and user ID.