Class Schedule

Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM, unless both instructors are traveling or on leave — in which case the calendar below will reflect the cancellation.

Students are expected to arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for:

• Changing
• Performing Torei (the traditional bow to one’s sword)
• Personal warm-up

Class Structure

Tuesday — Iai (solo sword practice)

Thursday — Kumitachi (paired sword drills)

Open-Door Policy

In the spirit of traditional budō, our dojo maintains an open-door philosophy:
Anyone curious or interested is welcome to observe or participate.

We offer a one-week free trial so new students can experience both class types before subscribing.

What to Wear

For your first class:

• Wear comfortable athletic clothing (t-shirt, sweatpants/leggings, wide leg joggers, etc.)
• We train barefoot, clean socks are acceptable if preferred (no shoes allowed on mats)

As you progress:

• A traditional keikogi and hakama are encouraged
• Upon entry, please remove shoes and place them on the rack to the left before heading up the stairs

Before You Visit

We kindly ask all students and visitors to review our Dojo Etiquette and Safety page before attending their first class.