Representative: ジュリアーノ熊代
Iai"(居合)" is a form of martial arts with an uninterrupted 300 year history.
It is part of the fundamentals of the way of the samurai (Budo) that a samurai had to master.
In Iai, the sword that is said to hold the soul of the samurai is used to fight nobly.
However the opponent is not another person, but you, yourself fighting to improve.
Hougyoku-kai is an organization that has been teaching Iai Mugairyu for the past 300 years.
Budo (the way of the samurai) is a tradition that Japan holds dear.
Hougyoku-kai inherited the scrolls containing the names of all of the masters of Iai Mugairyu that have been passed down from the founders.In essence, Hougyoku-kai has inherited the history of Iai Mugairyu.
There are three main elements to (practicing) Iai.
- 1)Kata (形)
The precisely executed patterns practiced against opponent in your mind and the art of drawing, sheathing and using the sword with the goal of improving your technique.
- 2)Kumitachi(組太刀)
Two opponents practice against each other within specified patterns. In reality, it involves the two opponents facing each other while focusing on their precision of movement.
- 3)Tameshigiri （試し斬り）
The study of the correct angle of the blade through the aim of cleanly cutting rolled up tatami mats.
In order to participate to this class, you must be joined to the Tokyo American Club.
Non-members are unable to participate to this class.
However, if you are interested, please feel free to inquire! Hougyoku-Kai does not exclude anyone on the basis of nationality or race. From the day you decide to start, you too can become a samurai!
東京アメリカンクラブでの稽古はクラブメンバーしか受けられません。ご了承ください。
その代わり、東京アメリカンクラブ以外のどの稽古場所でも、国籍・人種を問わず稽古したい方を歓迎します。
