Kenmukan Dojo

MILTON KEYNES IAIDO & JODO

KEN MU KAN DOJO

MILLMEAD HALL, HAVERSHAM ROAD
WOLVERTON MK12 5TN
Email: alain. bangard@btinternet.com

Tel: 01908394891(evenings) Mobile: 07972052675

MEMBER OF THE BRITISH KENDO ASSOCIATION DOJO No: 220

Iaido is a modern Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard or saya, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard. While new students of iaido may start learning with a wooden sword (bokken) depending on the teaching style of a particular instructor, many of those who study iaido use a blunt edged sword (Iaito). Few, more experienced, iaido practitioners use a sharp edged sword (Shinken). Iaido is a traditional Japanese sword art dating back hundreds of years and it can be practice by any age group, at Kenmukan dojo We provide equipment to assist beginners in there training our instructors have many year experience and are qualified coaches with CRB certificates.
Jodo the way of the stick, its origins in 17th century Japan, with the founder Muso Gonnosuke, who developed the art of using a wooden staff or Jo, to combat sword-wielding apponent. Training involves the study of basic movements and kata prearranged attack and defense movements. As with other Budo arts, Jodo is designed to preserve the ancient combat techniques, but with the aim of helping the modern student to achieve control over mind and body through repeated practice. Regular training develops timing, coordination, posture, decisiveness, and focus. The Jo or a round stick made of oak is 128cm in length & 2. 4cm in diameter and is a formidable weapon against the sword. At Kenmukan Dojo, we provide equipment to assist beginners in there training our instructors have many years experience and are qualified coaches with CRB certificates.