The Samurai Sword
Earle Brigance will be with us again this year, giving two lectures on the Samurai Sword and the Samurai Sword’s influence on the history of Japan. Mr. Brigance will display Samurai Swords from his personal collection.
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Martial Arts
The Samurai Sword
Earle Brigance will be with us again this year, giving two lectures on the Samurai Sword and the Samurai Sword’s influence on the history of Japan. Mr. Brigance will display Samurai Swords from his personal collection.
Japan Karate-Do Ryobu-Kai
MTC: Polsky TheatreTraining in the Japan Karate-Do Ryobu-Kai (JKR) is conducted in the traditional Japanese method, stressing discipline, consistent attendance, etiquette, and hard work. Modern training in Shindo Jinen Ryu karate-do incorporates elements of karate, aikido, jujitsu, and kendo in the formal curriculum, with an emphasis on philosophy and education.
Sojutsu Workshop
OCB: Fountain Square (outside)This workshop features Sōjutsu (槍術), meaning “art of the spear”, the Japanese martial art of fighting with a Japanese spear (槍, yari).
Aikido Workshop – Aikijuku Dojo
OCB: Fountain Square (outside)This outdoor martial art workshop showcases Aikido techniques, practicing defensive moves that are applied by trying to harmoniously get in tune with the attacker’s efforts.
Kendo Workshop
OCB: Fountain Square (outside)Learn the martial art of Kendo in this outdoor workshop, using a bamboo sword called a shinai.
Aikido Workshop – Zanshin Aikido School
OCB: Fountain Square (outside)This outdoor martial art workshop showcases Aikido techniques, practicing defensive moves that are applied by trying to harmoniously get in tune with the attacker’s efforts.
Tessenjutsu – Martial Arts Fan Workshop
OCB: Fountain Square (outside)This outdoor workshop focuses on Tessenjutsu (鉄扇術), or “iron fan technique” – the martial art of the Japanese war fan (tessen).
Misogi-Ryu Karate Workshop
OCB: Fountain Square (outside)This workshop will introduce the martial art of Karate as a method of self-defense.
Aikido Workshop – AiShinKan Aikido
OCB: Fountain Square (outside)This outdoor martial art workshop showcases Aikido techniques, practicing defensive moves that are applied by trying to harmoniously get in tune with the attacker’s efforts.
Evolution of the Samurai
GEB: 2nd FloorMr. Lawson will discuss the evolution of Samurai culture and how it has survived into the modern era.
Introduction to Martial Arts
MTC: Polsky TheatreAn introduction to Martial Arts demonstrations being given at the festival.
Kendo Demonstration
MTC: Polsky TheatreThe art of Kendo derives from sword skills developed by the samurai of the 12th century called Kenjutsu. During the 14th to 16th centuries, accomplished swordsmen opened schools to teach the art of the sword.
Kenjutsu Demonstration
MTC: Polsky TheatreKenjutsu-Marishiten-kai Martial Arts Demonstration.
Aikido Demonstration – Aikijuku Dojo
MTC: Polsky TheatreA demonstration of the techniques in Aikido, containing mostly blocks, locks and takedowns by the proper use of grappling techniques.
Tessenjutsu – Martial Arts Fan Demonstration
MTC: Polsky TheatreTessenjutsu (鉄扇術), “iron fan technique” is the martial art of the Japanese war fan (tessen).
Iaido, Iaijutsu, and Aikiken Demonstration
MTC: Polsky TheatreDemonstrations of the Martial Arts Iaido, Iaijutsu, and Aikiken.
Karate Demonstration
MTC: Polsky TheatreA demonstration of the martial art Karate.
Sojutsu Demonstration
MTC: Polsky TheatreSōjutsu (槍術), meaning “art of the spear”, is the Japanese martial art of fighting with a Japanese spear (槍, yari).
Iaido Demonstration
MTC: Polsky TheatreA demonstration of the martial art of Iaido.
Aikido Demonstration – Zanshin Aikido School
MTC: Polsky TheatreA demonstration of the techniques in Aikido, containing mostly blocks, locks and takedowns by the proper use of grappling techniques.