Zen Shin Do Kenjutsu Kai

NEWS FLASH

Dispite the Governments attempt to ban the "Samurai Sword" the keeping of a katana for Sports use is to be allowed, as long as you can prove you are a member of a sword using martial arts club. Therefore your certification and membership to the National Council for Oriental Martial Arts, Zenshin Budo Kai or any of our sister organisitions will allow you to continue training in Kenjutsu, all we ask is that you carry your katana in a responsible manner, and always keep it in a locked case. Together we can keep the Samurai Spirit alive! TRAIN HARD & TRAIN SAFE!

Katana (Japanese Sword)

After many years of training and teaching throughout the world, Jon Alexander formulated and developed an exciting, new and dynamic sword style with Kata as the main teaching system. Whilst learning the basic Kata (forms), new teachings are introduced at each Kata level. This may be retreating or advancing steps, down cuts, angle cuts, side cuts, and many more effective methods of cutting. Of special interest are the artery and underarm cuts, involving reverse grip of the Katana. Each individual Kata has its own unique Shutsu-ha (drawing method), Shiburi (blood shake) and Modosu-Ken (resheathing methods). There are no repetitive or excessive stretching exercises or moving or marching up and down the dojo. All cutting practice is directly in relation to the next Kata. Zen-Shin-Do-Kenjutsu is unique in that it shows extensive use of MUNE, (the back of the Katana), which can be even more important than the edge, in deflecting, diverting and blocking attacking cuts and includes unique armour piercing techniques.

The main criteria of Zen-Shin-Do-Kenjutsu grading, is correct performance of the required Kata, performed to high standard, as well as sincerity, dedication, correct attitude and KATAGI (Samurai spirit). A typical training session would involve, cutting practice to various angles, examination of effective use of the Katana, Kata, Bokken (wooden sword) tsuka-ate (handle striking technique), some kneeling practice and at 3rd Dan level actual TAMASHIKIRI (live cutting practice)

For more info email or telephone shihan Jon Alexander 9th Dan 

Weekly Class now being held in St Austell, see class info for more details!