Over the years he has won some of Japan’s most prestigious Iaido awards, and attained the title ‘Renshi’ (far higher than black belt).
At Samurai Juku, they are immensely proud to be able to share Kawata-san’s personal collection of swords with our guests.
The master slicing not 1 but 3 bamboo mat rolls so swiftly!
History about Samurai
Samurai were a warrior caste in ancient Japan. For over 1000 years they served as soldiers, bodyguards, and peacekeepers for the nobility, warlords and Shoguns. The word Samurai comes from the verb Saburau, meaning “to serve”. Although they were officially disbanded around 150 years ago (with the return of imperial rule), their skills, customs, and philosophy live on in some small part in the Japanese psyche. At Samurai Juku we will give a taste of Samurai life.
Katana is the Japanese word for "sword". The single-edged blades of Katana are relatively thin, slightly curved and exceptionally sharp.
Bushidō translates as the "way of the Samurai". It is a code of ethics by which the Samurai conducted their lives, similar to the code of chivalry followed by European knights. There are eight spiritual and philosophical elements (virtues) to Bushidō: Righteousness, Courage, Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Honour, and Loyalty.
Iaidō is the Japanese martial art of drawing and wielding a sword. Originally it referred to the specific technique of drawing a sword at speed from a seated position (to combat sudden attacks), but over time it evolved into a complete martial art. Samurai were trained in all aspects of combat. Iaidō was simply one part of this training.
Samurai were a warrior caste in ancient Japan. For over 1000 years they served as soldiers, bodyguards, and peacekeepers for the nobility, warlords and Shoguns. The word Samurai comes from the verb Saburau, meaning “to serve”. Although they were officially disbanded around 150 years ago (with the return of imperial rule), their skills, customs, and philosophy live on in some small part in the Japanese psyche. At Samurai Juku we will give a taste of Samurai life.
Katana is the Japanese word for "sword". The single-edged blades of Katana are relatively thin, slightly curved and exceptionally sharp.
Bushidō translates as the "way of the Samurai". It is a code of ethics by which the Samurai conducted their lives, similar to the code of chivalry followed by European knights. There are eight spiritual and philosophical elements (virtues) to Bushidō: Righteousness, Courage, Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Honour, and Loyalty.
Iaidō is the Japanese martial art of drawing and wielding a sword. Originally it referred to the specific technique of drawing a sword at speed from a seated position (to combat sudden attacks), but over time it evolved into a complete martial art. Samurai were trained in all aspects of combat. Iaidō was simply one part of this training.
This is the very first time for me to learn how to wield a real samurai sword! It is actually quite heavy!
Paying a lot of attention
Getting the slash right
Moving outdoors for more practices
Louise, my awesome assistant and translator, from Barcelona, also practices Iaido from Wakata sensei for 7 years!
Dont worry if you arrived in a frilly dress like me LOL (rushed over from Kobe)!
Now that I can slice bamboo mat rolls swiftly, dont bully me or you'll have to watch your back!
Samurai Juku is located in a traditional Kyoto Machiya, right in the heart of Nishijin (Kyoto’s old Weaving District). It is a short bus ride from Nijo Castle & the city centre.
(10,000 yen per person / 5,000 yen for observation only)
10am / 12pm / 2pm / 4pm (Monday to Friday / Closed Weekends)
90 minutes
Age restrictions
At Samurai Juku they use real swords.
Out of concern for safety, only children over 14 can participate in the experience.
Children from 7-13 years old can observe & handle wooden, practice swords.
5,000 yen per child.
Children under 6 years old are free.
P.S - There will be a video done, all those behind the scenes and watch me slicing the bamboo mat rolls etc, coming on my Youtube channel (LINK), stayed tuned for them, and subscribe if you haven~
738-1 Danjocho, Kamigyoku, Kyōto, 602-8224, Japan 〒602-8224
京都市上京区黒門通一条上る 弾正町738-1
Tel:080-3133-5576
Monday to Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm
Email: samuraijuku@samuraijuku.com
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