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    Hi everyone , I just moved into the Sacramento, California region and I was wonder if anyone know of any kenjutsu dojos near by. I rty searching for a place for the past week and I have no luck. If anyone can shed some light on this issue, it would be much appreciated. Thanks alot!!!

    Li Man Kit

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    According to http://www.kendo-usa.org/statedojolist.htm , there are at least two clubs in town. They meet on alternate nights, so it looks as if somebody living in Sacramento can train four days a week.

    Rancho Cordova Dojo
    4016 Happy Lane
    Sacramento, CA
    M 7:30-9:30pm
    Th 7:30-9:30pm
    Contact: Mike Nakagawa (916)428-5677
    Email: rckendo@yahoo.com

    Sacramento Kendo Dojo
    7235 Pritchard Rd.
    Sacramento, CA
    Tu F 7:30-9:30pm
    Contact: Sacramento Kendo Club (916)383-0284
    E-Mail: sacramentokendo@yahoo.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joseph Svinth
    According to http://www.kendo-usa.org/statedojolist.htm , there are at least two clubs in town. They meet on alternate nights, so it looks as if somebody living in Sacramento can train four days a week.

    Rancho Cordova Dojo
    4016 Happy Lane
    Sacramento, CA
    M 7:30-9:30pm
    Th 7:30-9:30pm
    Contact: Mike Nakagawa (916)428-5677
    Email: rckendo@yahoo.com

    Sacramento Kendo Dojo
    7235 Pritchard Rd.
    Sacramento, CA
    Tu F 7:30-9:30pm
    Contact: Sacramento Kendo Club (916)383-0284
    E-Mail: sacramentokendo@yahoo.com

    thankyou for your reply, but I am looking to further my study aside from kendo. thanks again

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    What exactly are you looking for?
    Where in Sacramento are you looking? In the city?
    I don't do Kenjutsu but maybe I can help.
    I am in Rocklin near the Thunder Valley Casino.
    Ray Baldonade
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    Default Yoshinkan Aikido

    You are most welcome to come visit and train with us.

    www.seikeikan.com

    Cheers,
    Steven Miranda
    Aikido Yoshinkan Sacramento
    http://www.seikeikan.com

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    I live in the Elk Grove region, near I-5. Anyhow, I would love to check our your dojo and what not. Also, allow me to give you my contact information.
    Again, thanks in advance.
    Mankit Lei

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    I believe there is a Mugai-Ryu / Toyama-Ryu Iai/Batto school near Sacramento. If my info is still correct they teach here: http://www.avalonartscenter.org/Home.htm An old article is available here: http://www.newsreview.com/reno/Content?oid=oid%3A45826

    You could also look into local Bujinkan groups http://www.winjutsu.com/winlinks.html
    Spencer Burns
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    Quote Originally Posted by spencer burns
    I believe there is a Mugai-Ryu / Toyama-Ryu Iai/Batto school near Sacramento. If my info is still correct they teach here:

    http://www.avalonartscenter.org/Home.htm An old article is available here: http://www.newsreview.com/reno/Content?oid=oid%3A45826
    I don't know... The guy teaching these arts there would have to be listed on the Mugai Ryu website as an official instructor of that Ryu or at least be listed as a legit study group. Same with the Toyama Ryu. There are only a few qualified teachers of both these Ryu in the U.S. Not only that, the pose in the news article is a little wierd... Looks like a Kung Fu stance, and he hasn't a proper uniform on.

    To check on this guy's qualifications to teach Mugai Ryu, look on the official Mugai Ryu website and contact the people listed on it:

    http://www.iai.gr.jp/hp/english/contact.html

    I didn't see his name listed so, better check!

    And, I checked the official Toyama Ryu official dojo listings and this guy is not listed as a Toyama Ryu teacher. He'd have to be on here to be allowed to teach as far as I know. One can't just teach it without permission. This is the site I mean:

    http://www.toyama-ryu.org/

    The dojo listings link is at the bottom of the main page on this site.

    You should contact Ren Kuroda of the Mugai Ryu and Tony Alvarez of the Toyama Ryu who are both on this forum for clarification of this person's qualifications to be sure. Both of them are extremely knowledgable on these Ryu and they can really help. You are likely out of luck though, on these Ryu in your area. I know for sure though, that there is legit Iaido in San Francisco. Do you want that? That is the art of drawing and cutting in one motion.

    Anyway, If I was you, I would try kendo because as there is no legit Kenjutsu near you, Kendo is as close to kenjutsu you are going to get.

    Don't just blow it off without at least going to a dojo and watching a practice to see what it is all about. Just visit the two dojos in Sacramento. Here:

    Rancho Cordova Dojo
    4016 Happy Lane
    Sacramento, CA
    http://www.rckendo.com/

    M Th 7-9:30pm

    Contact:
    Mike Nakagawa
    (916) 428-5677
    rc_kendo@yahoo.com

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    Sacramento Dojo
    Florin Buddhist Church
    7235 Pritchard Road
    Sacramento, CA

    Tu F 7:30-9:30pm

    Contact:
    (916) 383-0284
    sacramentokendo@yahoo.com

    Be sure to call first. Don't just show up. It is good etiquette to ask permission to watch a practice to see if you would be interested in trying kendo. You don't need to bring anything but yourself dressed neatly, to the dojo to see a practice. Just give them a call and they might even let you practice on the first visit. It depends on the dojo.

    Well, I hope this helps!
    Carolyn Hall


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    Default Can we move this please, to the right forum?

    Oh, and mods? Can this please be moved to the Sword Arts forum? That's where this belongs. Thanks!
    Carolyn Hall


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    Not all of the mugai ryu study groups are listed on that page. Bill Henderson teaches in Sacramento (Mugai Ryu and Toyama Ryu). I don't have his address this second. Contact Tony Alvarez, US Shibucho and he should be able to connect you or hang out here long enough and someone who knows should chime in.

    Good Luck

    Rob Rivers
    AKK Shin Dojo
    Meishi ha Mugai Ryu Iaihyodo
    Rob Rivers

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    Oh

    Mr. Arno at the Avalon art center should be able to help you find Mr. Henderson. I am not sure their current status today, but they were a recognized study group under Mr. Alvarez. Like I said, they are not all listed on the web-site.

    Rob Rivers
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kaoru
    I don't know... The guy teaching these arts there would have to be listed on the Mugai Ryu website as an official instructor of that Ryu or at least be listed as a legit study group. Same with the Toyama Ryu. There are only a few qualified teachers of both these Ryu in the U.S. Not only that, the pose in the news article is a little wierd... Looks like a Kung Fu stance, and he hasn't a proper uniform on.

    To check on this guy's qualifications to teach Mugai Ryu, look on the official Mugai Ryu website and contact the people listed on it:

    http://www.iai.gr.jp/hp/english/contact.html

    I didn't see his name listed so, better check!

    And, I checked the official Toyama Ryu official dojo listings and this guy is not listed as a Toyama Ryu teacher. He'd have to be on here to be allowed to teach as far as I know. One can't just teach it without permission. This is the site I mean:

    http://www.toyama-ryu.org/

    The dojo listings link is at the bottom of the main page on this site.

    You should contact Ren Kuroda of the Mugai Ryu and Tony Alvarez of the Toyama Ryu who are both on this forum for clarification of this person's qualifications to be sure. Both of them are extremely knowledgable on these Ryu and they can really help. You are likely out of luck though, on these Ryu in your area. I know for sure though, that there is legit Iaido in San Francisco. Do you want that? That is the art of drawing and cutting in one motion.

    Anyway, If I was you, I would try kendo because as there is no legit Kenjutsu near you, Kendo is as close to kenjutsu you are going to get.

    Don't just blow it off without at least going to a dojo and watching a practice to see what it is all about. Just visit the two dojos in Sacramento. Here:

    Rancho Cordova Dojo
    4016 Happy Lane
    Sacramento, CA
    http://www.rckendo.com/

    M Th 7-9:30pm

    Contact:
    Mike Nakagawa
    (916) 428-5677
    rc_kendo@yahoo.com

    ----------------------------

    Sacramento Dojo
    Florin Buddhist Church
    7235 Pritchard Road
    Sacramento, CA

    Tu F 7:30-9:30pm

    Contact:
    (916) 383-0284
    sacramentokendo@yahoo.com

    Be sure to call first. Don't just show up. It is good etiquette to ask permission to watch a practice to see if you would be interested in trying kendo. You don't need to bring anything but yourself dressed neatly, to the dojo to see a practice. Just give them a call and they might even let you practice on the first visit. It depends on the dojo.

    Well, I hope this helps!
    I am not blowing off Kendo. Matter of fact, I did kendo with Shirai Sensei in the Sacramento Kendo dojo a whiles back, before I joined the Davis Kendo Club. Anyhow, thanks for the information, I will definitely look into your information.
    - D. Lee

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    Quote Originally Posted by robertmrivers
    Not all of the mugai ryu study groups are listed on that page. Bill Henderson teaches in Sacramento (Mugai Ryu and Toyama Ryu). I don't have his address this second. Contact Tony Alvarez, US Shibucho and he should be able to connect you or hang out here long enough and someone who knows should chime in.

    Good Luck

    Rob Rivers
    AKK Shin Dojo
    Meishi ha Mugai Ryu Iaihyodo
    Thank you very much for this information! That's good to know. I'll add this to my file.
    Carolyn Hall


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