Those who want to learn from the real thing
Depending on your enthusiasm, Hokushin Itto-ryu may open up new possibilities in your life. You won’t know if you can do it until you try. Anyway, just give it a try.
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Steps to getting started
- Request an interview
- If you are interested, please apply for an interview via the inquiry form. Interviews can also be conducted online. (We will generally use Zoom.)
- Interview (face-to-face or online)
- During the interview, we will directly confirm the person’s feelings. If we can gauge their level of seriousness, we will decide on a date for the trial session.
- Trial session
- A trial session will be held on the date and time decided during the online interview. Through the trial session, we will confirm whether your intention to join is genuine.
- Provisional Introduction
- After the trial, if you decide to join, you can apply in writing and receive approval from the head of the school. For a while, you will be considered a provisional student. The provisional student period is about one month.
- Introductory Ceremony
- Once the head of the school has observed the student’s training and given formal permission to join, an initiation ceremony is held in front of the altar and the student is presented with a certificate of initiation and a wooden sword by the head of the school.
The above is a rough outline of the process. More details will be provided during the online interview.
After the introductory course
What you need for practice
Basically, the head of the school will prepare the items after assessing each person’s ability.
Beginners
・Hokushin Itto-ryu wooden sword
・Practice clothes and hakama
・Hojyo wooden sword
・Bamboo sword, etc.
Licensed or above
・Hokushin Ittoryu Onigote
・Swords
・Kendo equipment, etc.
Content of the training
Through swordsmanship training, we strengthen the mind and body, and provide instruction that leads to the development of each individual’s character. By training at our dojo, you will be able to overcome fear, develop a stable mind, and become a person who is unfazed by anything.
Training includes a variety of exercises, including Hokushin Itto-ryu “Kaku” and Jikishinkage-ryu “Hojyo no Kata”, as well as bamboo sword practice and test cutting. Please see below for detailed training content.
Licenses granted
・Hokushin Itto-ryu “Kaku” license
・Jikishinkage-ryu “Hojyo” license
・Branch dojo opening license
FAQ
The days off are irregular and practice dates don't match up
Classes are generally held on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, but individual lessons are also available on days that suit each individual's schedule.
How much practice should I do?
The more practice the better, but please aim for at least four times a month. Depending on the circumstances, there may be months when you can't practice that much, but you can continue to study by yourself at home.
I have no experience in martial arts...
Those with no experience in martial arts will be able to improve easily because they do not have the bad habits of modern martial arts.
I'm not that young, but will I be able to practice?
Hokushin Itto-ryu does not rely on power or explosiveness. Anyone can do it.
Can women also take on the challenge?
Learning Hokushin Itto-ryu is a beautiful way of life, and I think it is especially suited to women!