Thursday at Black Snow
Senban and Bo shuriken class tonight, proving that Hollywood got it very wrong. So hard to hit a still target, let alone a…
Author: Mark Lutman
Koi Dojo Build in Pictures
It all started with an empty tin box, slowly but surely, with the help of our dedicated students and 4 weeks of blood…
Thank you Sensei Paul
Brilliant Yari and Bokken class last night. Looking at how the strategy of each weapon can overcome the other. Proving there is no…
Ancho Ken
Nice to see students have fun with a serious subject, Ancho ken, knives in darkness. Finding the enemy, defeating the enemy and defending…
Future Workshop-Caligraphy
Is anyone interested in a workshop on (Japanese) calligraphy? Let me know if this is a subject that’s of interest and we’ll organise…
Hombu Matsuri-August 2017
Can all students attending the summer Matsuri bring a Hanbo and Bokken. Please make sure all weapons are suitably covered up. Thanks. Please…
Kuzushi-Breaking the Structure………..
Interesting to see how understanding Kuzushi (breaking the structure) helps students apply their techniques much better. Excellent results everyone.
Last night at Koi Dojo
Tonight’s class at the Koi Dojo, Koto Ryu Koppojutsu, often translated as bone breaking techniques. The true translation means attacking the weak points. …
Excellent turn out last night
Excellent turn out for last night’s class, Bokken seems like a popular subject………. Studying Kata and Muto Dori, form and un-armed defence against…