Thursday, December 3, 2009

More of the SMAA Europe Seminar (2)





At the SMAA Europe Seminar, John Evans Sensei offered instruction in Nakamura Ryu battodo, a traditional form of Japanese swordsmanship. Evans Sensei is a member of the SMAA Board of Advisors and a seventh degree black belt in Nakamura Ryu.

Want to learn more about the use of the Nippon-to, the "Japanese sword?" The SMAA has several top teachers of iaido and kenjutsu in its ranks. Leading authorities like John Evans Sensei (Nakamura Ryu), Guy Power Sensei (Nakamura Ryu), Nicklaus Suino Sensei (Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu), Mr. Wayne Muromoto (Takeuchi Ryu), Mr. Dave Lowry (Yagyu Shinkage Ryu), and others can help you learn about the art of the Japanese sword.

Associate membership in the SMAA is inexpensive, and members receive an informative quarterly journal as well as discounts at SMAA events. You can learn more about the SMAA by visiting www.smaa-hq.com.