Battōjutsu (抜刀術) is a form of traditional Japanese swordsmanship for sword drawing and general swordplay. Both Battōjutsu and Iaijutsu are similar, yet the difference is evident in the emphasis of each style; Iaijutsu emphasizes on cuts after unsheathing and drawing a sword, while Battōjutsu focuses on quickly drawing the sword and responding to a sudden attack, making its techniques more battlefield field oriented.

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Join us to discover the richness of the ancient art of Battōjutsu.

All participants (In-person and/or Online) must have at least one of the following training tools available:​

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• Bokkutō aka Bokken & Kodachi

(Long & short wood swords)

• Daitō & Wakishashi 

(unsharpened blades)

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YOU WILL LEARN:

• How to wear your sword

• Iai (居合): Drawing the sword

• Kamae (構え): Stances form

• Kiri (切): Cutting techniques

• Uke (受): Receiving (blocking) techniques