...okay, then.
Tristan, I only wanted to clear one thing up: I noted you hardly ever find authentic koryu kenjutsu outside of Japan. I didn't say you NEVER find it! If you do find such instruction in your area, ask about it here and we can usually help you authenticate it.
Kendo and iaido are usually the easiest to find. Shinkendo is growing and many sword practitioners are quite satisfied with the swordwork of aikido, which varies from dojo to dojo. Kumdo is often connected with TKD or hapkido dojos. Buyer beware any karate or jujutsu instructor selling a bastardized sword form.
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