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Iai. It embodies both
tranquility and dynamism.

Reflecting myself in a Japanese sword. I face myself.
Your mind becomes clear and transparent.

The mind and body move flexibly.
The aftermath of a technique.The beauty of zanshin.
From stillness to movement and back to stillness.

Listen to the words that come out of you
in this extraordinary moment in your daily life.

This is the time.

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Know Toyama-ryu Bizen-kai

“Iai” is an ancient martial art from Japan’s Warring States period. The latest and final evolution, Toyama-ryu Iaido, was refined at the former Imperial Army’s Toyama Academy to emphasize practicality. It harmoniously blends Japan’s traditional serene mindset with dynamic movements focused on real combat. The essence of Iai lies in performing a series of actions where stillness and motion become one.

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Samurai
Experience

Samurai
Experience

Experience Iai and Test Cutting

What can be gained from experiencing Iai? The importance of concentration, maintaining composure, and pure emotion. Drawing and sheathing the sword with a clear mind. Iai, with its strong emphasis on spiritual discipline, is often referred to as “moving Zen.” The emotions that arise after the experience vary widely. Discover the moment when your mind becomes transparent.

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Concentration and presence of mind.
Prepare yourself and discipline yourself.
Self-discipline is what brings about other benefits.

Concentration and presence of mind.
Prepare yourself and discipline yourself.
Self-discipline is what brings about other benefits.

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住田 嘉興

Yoshioki Sumida

  • 全日本戸山流居合道連盟 七段教士　師範代
    7dan kyoushi Master

  • 戸山流誠斬会 本部道場 五段　師範代
    5dan Master

  • 戸山流弓馬会（流鏑馬） 練士　師範代
    Yabusame (horseback archery) Renshi Master

  • 古伝体術 心水会 師範代
    Master

A descendant of the samurai from Bizen, a region renowned for its masterful Japanese sword craftsmanship.
Through the passage of time, he has continued to walk the path of his ancestors. Now based in Machida, Tokyo, the former Musashi Province, he serves as the deputy headmaster of the All Japan Toyama-ryu Iaido Federation’s headquarters dojo. He is also a master instructor of Yabusame (horseback archery) and leads the Toyama-ryu Bizen-kai as its president.
His expertise transcends borders, bringing the art of Iaido to America and Europe. He offers Iaido experiences to foreign VIPs, leaving an indelible impression of Japan’s samurai spirit.
He is often called the “Last Samurai of Japan,” embodying the timeless spirit and tradition of the samurai in the modern age.