オクラホマシティー居合道
oklahoma city
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Traditional Japanese Swordsmanship in Oklahoma City
aboutWhat is Iaido?Iaido is the art of drawing and cutting with the Japanese sword. It is one of the oldest traditional sword arts in Japan. For nearly 450 years, since the founding of iaido by Hayashizaki Jinsuke Minamoto no Shigenobu in present-day Murayama City, Tateoka, Yamagata Prefecture, this technique has been passed from one generation to the next in an unbroken succession of teachers and students. The Oklahoma City Dojo practices Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido and follows the teachings of the 22nd Soke, Ikeda Takashi-soke.
The Oklahoma City Dojo's purpose is to directly transmit all aspects of iaido to the next generation as faithfully and correctly as possible. This includes many elements of both Japanese martial arts and culture, ranging from swordsmanship techniques to traditional dress and etiquette. |
450 year tradition
OUR LINEAGE
The OKC Iaido Dojo is headed by Edward Smith-sensei, 6 Dan Renshi. He began his study of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu (MJER) in 2007 under Susan Burke-sensei, 7 Dan Renshi. She began studying iaido in 1997 under John Ray-sensei, 8 Dan Hanshi and Kancho of The Dojo, Denton, TX. In 2004, Susan Burke-sensei moved to Oklahoma and founded the Oklahoma City Dojo. This dojo has held practices at The Farm (a rural training ground outside of Oklahoma City) and within Windsong Dojo.
Through John Ray-sensei the Beikoku Tendai Iaido Kai of North American MJER iaido dojo, an organization that includes the Oklahoma City Dojo, maintain a direct connection to our roots in Japan. This organization receives regular instruction from Tanida Hiroshi, 10 Dan Hanshi and Kancho of the Chiba Dojo, Chiba, Japan. Tanida-sensei visits the North American dojo yearly to provide instruction and administer grading exams. Tanida-sensei receives his instruction from Fukui-soke, the 23rd hereditary head of the Seitokai lineage of MJER.
Through John Ray-sensei the Beikoku Tendai Iaido Kai of North American MJER iaido dojo, an organization that includes the Oklahoma City Dojo, maintain a direct connection to our roots in Japan. This organization receives regular instruction from Tanida Hiroshi, 10 Dan Hanshi and Kancho of the Chiba Dojo, Chiba, Japan. Tanida-sensei visits the North American dojo yearly to provide instruction and administer grading exams. Tanida-sensei receives his instruction from Fukui-soke, the 23rd hereditary head of the Seitokai lineage of MJER.
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our teachers and studentsWHO ARE WE?Our dojo is excited to meet you!
はじめまして! よろしくお願いします! Edward Smith - Kancho, 6 Dan Renshi
Shaw Furukawa - 6 Dan Cooper Morris - 3 Dan Rob Dilworth - 2 Dan David Dunlap - 1 Dan Ron Hill - Dangai Mike Malahy - Dangai Kelly McGrath Malahy - Dangai Retired Kancho Susan Burke - 7 Dan Renshi Tristan Kepsel - 6 Dan Renshi All grades are awarded through the Soke in Japan
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let's begin, shall we?
SCHEDULE & LOCATION
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Saturday
1:30pm — 3:30pm |
Events and Other Practices
as scheduled |
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Oklahoma City Iaido
Beikoku Tendai Iaido Kai Windsong Dojo 2201 W I 44 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 OKC Iaido (918) 935-8364 Windsong Dojo (405) 943-6246 |
