kenjutsu in Seattle/Tacoma WA

[snailking19]

I want to be trained in the art of kenjutsu. I have no previous training but am serious about what I do. I just do not know how to find/get in contact with any dojo around my area. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Steven Schumacher

[Chuck Clark]

Tenshinsho-den Katori Shinto Ryu is taught north of Seattle in Woodinville by Philip Relnick sensei.

Check out this page: http://tenshinsho-den-katori-shinto-ryu.org/

[Brian Owens]

In addition to the TSKSR mentioned above, there is also -- among others -- Shinkage Ryu in Seattle, through the affiliate of the Higashi Shinpukan Dojo.

Also, although it's Iaido rather than Kenjutsu, there is very good Muso Shinden Ryu here.

Send me a PM if you'd like more info on either of the above.

[Jeremy Hulley]

As always people are welcome to check us out.
www.shinto-ryu,net

[Jim O'Connell]

Garron Billick teaches Nami ryu in Seattle

http://www.garronbillick.com/martialarts-namiryu.htm

Regards,
Jim O'Connell

[Nii]

You are privileged to be near one of the few legit TSKSR dojo in the world. Go there! =)

[Charles Mahan]

Seattle is also home to Scott Irey-sensei of Yamanouchi Ha Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu. He's worth checking out if you get the chance. I believe he's up on the north side of Seattle.

[Joseph Svinth]

Also also consider the Pacific Northwest Kendo Federation. In a 20-mile radius from Federal Way, there are clubs in Burien, Renton, Puyallup, Tacoma, and Seattle. http://www.kendo-pnkf.org/clubs/directory.php

[John Connolly]

...In other words, ya can't turn a corner in the Pacific Northwest without being stuck with a katana. :nin:

[snailking19]

Thank you everyone for your input to my question. Now I can finally start practicing kenjutsu!
Steven Schumacher

[Nii]

Which ryu did you decide to go with?

[snailking19]

I think that i am going to go with the shinkage ryu, but i am still waiting to receive information about the dojo. If that doesn't work out then i would probably go to the TSKSR, but i have emailed Phil Relnick sensei and have yet to get a reply. So, just for a lack of communication, i might go with the nami ryu. I'll reply with a certain answer once i get (or don't get) the information from the shinkage ryu place and/or the TSKSR place.

Steven Schumacher

[pgsmith]

Steven,
Please bear in mind that Shinkage ryu and TSKSR are both koryu. I don't know if it is the case here, but many koryu still require interviews and references, and are quite strict in their protocol. Shooting off an email requesting information is very likely to lead nowhere when dealing with the koryu arts.

It's not that they're snobs, it's just that this is the way it's been for centuries, so that's the way it tends to still be today. The koryu can be extremely particular about whom they allow to join.