Throughout the year a number of beginners classes will take place. These aim to provide a rounded understanding of the training and philosophy for those wanting to study Battodo and Tanren ‘ Body Forging’.
SWORD BEGINNERS COURSE
FUDOKAN BEGINNERS COURSE 2026
Monday 7 - 8pm
January 12th, 19th, 26th and February 2nd
Course Fee £60 (4 week course)
The successful practice of Japanese swordsmanship requires a special approach to breathing, mind and body. This course will introduce the basic stances, cutting and thrusting techniques and the first two basic kata (forms). The classes will also include a preparatory sequence of Tanren (forging) exercises to promote the coordination of movement through the tanden (body centre) and the cultivation of Zanshin (mental stability).
Haggerston School North Gym
Dunloe Street
E2 8LS (Hoxton Overground)
Teacher: John Maki Evans (7th Dan)
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AFFILIATED DOJOS
WALTHAMSTOW BATTODO
Way of the Japanese Sword
Wiseman House Site
34 Shernhall St.
Leyton, United Kingdom
info@walthamstow-battodo.co.uk
BICESTER BATTODO
The Art of the Japanese Sword
Gagle Brook School
Bicester
Oxford
bicesterbattodo@aol.com