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Kitakan Dojo
The Kitakan Dojo was established in the Winter of 2007 in Toronto, Canada to support the training of a koryu jujutsu tradition, Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin ryu. The Kitakan Dojo maintains a simple vision - provide semi-private training to a small group of earnest individuals who wish to practice, experience and explore the classical samurai art of Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin ryu.
Latest News
April 15th, 2010. I want to thank everyone who participated in both our public and private
seminar with Threadgill sensei. It was a success and I look forward to working with everyone again
in the near future. A special thanks to everyone who came out of town and drove between 2 to 14
hours for the event! Pictures are posted in our gallery and I have sent the group picture to
all participants.
January 1st, 2010. Happy New Year and New Decade! 2010 marks the fourth year of our dojo and we
are looking forward to a prosperous and exciting decade. We have added an event section as well as
information regarding our upcoming seminar with Kaicho Toby Threadgill.
Important bits from 2009 We have finished two new flyers regarding our martial art system. We have both
an English as well as Japanese version
that can be downloaded by collecting the links.
Takamura Ha Shindo Yoshin ryu
Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin ryu is correctly considered a sogo bujutsu or comprehensive martial arts tradition. Teachings of the school include both classical weaponry and empty handed applications, studies that were historically embraced by the warrior class of feudal Japan.
Enquiries
Enrollment in a proper Japanese koryu dojo is a very serious commitment. Unlike a modern martial arts studio, the knowledge contained in the syllabus of a classical school of Japanese budo is considered a sacred trust, not a commodity. Therefore acceptance into the Shindo Yoshin Kai should be viewed as rare privilege, not a recreational hobby. Every potential student must apply for membership and undergo a personal interview by the sensei of the dojo. Even after initial acceptance, membership is of probationary status. Only after the sensei of a dojo is convinced that a potential student demonstrates the necessary character, dedication, skills and temperament will he be allowed to join the dojo as a formal deshi or disciple.
Please visit our Membership page for an outline of our enrollment procedure.