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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - $5 JODO class at Resobox!
Will German and Deborah Klens-Bigman at the 2011 Jodo Seminar at Resobox.
Jodo is a practice that pits an armed swordsman against a warrior armed only with a short staff. Still not well-known in the U.S., jodo has been practiced for centuries by policemen in Japan, who continue to practice it to this day. In order to introduce this practice, Resobox and Iaikai have decided to offer an introductory course on Thursdays starting at 8:00pm.
Will German and Deborah Klens-Bigman at the 2011 Jodo Seminar at Resobox.
Jodo is a practice that pits an armed swordsman against a warrior armed only with a short staff. Still not well-known in the U.S., jodo has been practiced for centuries by policemen in Japan, who continue to practice it to this day. In order to introduce this practice, Resobox and Iaikai have decided to offer an introductory course on Thursdays starting at 8:00pm.
Deborah Klens-Bigman at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Sakura Matsuri, 1990's.
BEGINNERS WELCOME! Classes are ongoing and open to all levels.
Welcome to the Iaikai Dojo website. We practice traditional Japanese sword techniques .
These techniques, whether called iaido or iaijutsu, are descended from
the fighting arts of the samurai, who ruled Japan from 1603-1868. Sword
fighting techniques evolved as a means of personal combat rather than
for use on the battlefield, and flourished from the end of the 16th
century. As Japan became a peaceful, unified country, rather than
abandon these techniques, the samurai decided to incorporate ethical, aesthetic and
philosophical aspects to their practice. The result, iai (whether -do
or -jutsu) melds practical techniques and applications to a sense of
meditative mindfulness, ethical behavior, and graceful movement. It is the aim of the Iaikai Dojo to continue this tradition. Please see the Curriculum Page for an outline of our practice.
Classes are held Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:45 at the Resobox Japanese Cultural Center. Please check out their website - www.resobox.com - for prices and further information. Resobox is located at Queensboro Plaza:
Classes are held Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:45 at the Resobox Japanese Cultural Center. Please check out their website - www.resobox.com - for prices and further information. Resobox is located at Queensboro Plaza:
Equipment
New members should wear loose clothing and knee pads. Equipment is provided for beginner students. Eventually, members should buy their own equipment (knee pads are highly recommended), keikogi (top), hakama (loose, pleated trousers), and an obi (belt). Members should consult with the instructor in order to purchase the appropriate clothing and equipment.
