• Has been instructing Kenjutsu (classical Japanese swordsmanship) since his return to Canada in 1994
• Trained exclusively in Japan in the most renowned styles of Kenjutsu under legendary teachers
  • Studied Katori Shinto Ryu under Master Yoshio Sugino in Kawasaki-shi
  • Studied Ono-ha Itto Ryu under Master Takemi Sasamori in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
  • Studied Yagyu Shinkage Ryu under Master Masao Mutou in Zushi-shi
  • Studied Muso Shinden Eishin Ryu (2nd Dan Iaido -All Japan Kendo Federation) and ZNKR Kendo under Master Takehiko Izawa in Fujisawa-shi
• Official Canadian Representative of Katori Shinto Ryu under Master Yukihiro Sugino
• Founder of Tokumeikan, an organization dedicated to the study and promotion of kenjutsu

What you will learn in my seminar:

• Fundamentals of Katori Shinto Ryu Kenjutsu (sword):
  • body posture and movement
  • stances (kamae)
  • basic attacks (kogeki)
  • basic defence (uke)