Classes

Youth Aikido

Adult Aikido

Iaido, Kendo, Naginata

Zen
Meditation

Chozen-ji Kempo

 


Beginning Iaido/Kendo/Naginata Class

The focus of the practice of swordsmanship within the Academy of Zen and the Ways is training to center body, breath and mind through Zen and Swordsmanship.

Program

The beginning course in Iaido/Kendo/Naginata will teach the student fundamentals necessary for the practice of Swordsmanship in the Academy of Zen and the Ways, School of Budo.  This will include the practice of Zazen (sitting meditation), stretching exercises, basic posture and centering exercises, Reigi (basic conduct of practice), and fundamentals of using the Japanese sword.  A certificate of completion will be issued at the successful completion of the course, which qualifies the student for participation in regular classes of the Academy in Iaido, Kendo and Naginata

Content

  • Basic Sitting and Centering

  • Class Stretching Exercises

  • Hojo Walk

  • Regei

  • Basic Kamae with Bokken

  • Cut with Bokken

 

Times  Sundays from 8:30 AM
Location  Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
 Kenshinkan Dojo
 2454 South Beretania Street
 Honolulu, HI  96826
Uniform  Karate Gi (not necessary but can be purchased through IZS).
Equipment  None
Fees  $30 per month
 (Checks payable to: Institute of Zen Studies)

For more information, please contact:

Institute of Zen Studies
350 Ward Avenue, #106-224
Honolulu, Hawaii  96814 USA
(808) 566-7222
Fax (808) 566-7122
Email: izs@izs.org

Daihonzan Chozen-ji
3565 Kalihi Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 USA