Samurai Workshop Mugai Ryu Iaido
A Tokyo samurai experience practicing Mugai Ryu Iaido with Master Takeda, including katana handling, tameshigiri, and kata demonstration.
Experience authentic samurai swordsmanship under the guidance of Master Takeda Hougyoku, head of the International Iaido Organization Hougyoku-kai, in Tokyo. Learn traditional Mugai Ryu Iaido techniques, donning a samurai hakama and practicing the art of drawing, sheathing, and handling a katana with precision. This immersive session also includes tameshigiri, the traditional test-cutting practice, and concludes with a demonstration of authentic Iaido kata performed by Master Takeda.
Designed for safety and authenticity, participants train with practice swords that replicate the feel of real katanas, allowing for a genuine martial arts experience without risk. This session offers a rare opportunity to learn a 340-year-old samurai tradition directly from a master entrusted to preserve its techniques, discipline, and spirit.
Note: This experience is booked on request. The operator will confirm or reject your request directly.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Kuramae, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan