【INFORMATION】
・This SAMURAI class is not entertainment for foreigners,tourist trap for foreigners.If you want an authentic experience, book my class.
You will experience our actual SAMURAI practice.
・The number of participants is limited to 5. If you would like more than 6 , please let us know!
First, you will learn the basic history of swords and how they are manufactured. You will also actually disassemble a sword to deepen their understanding of its parts.
During the iai lesson,you will learn proper sword etiquette, and the basics of handling and swinging a sword.
Next, using a Bokuto,you will learn how to use the curve and center ridge of the sword. After that, you will learn about offense and defense when facing an opponent using a padded sparring practice sword in a mock duel.
Lastly, you will be able to try test cutting .Each guest will have the chance to try cutting two rolled up straw mats. Cutting at the correct angle will result in a cut with no resistance to the blade.
Posted By : joannesA1217RB
It was amazing. Both my teen boys gave it a 10/10. MY husband loved it too! Was great i was able to watch for whole session. Small and intimate authentic training and explanations of history and tools. My 13 year old thought it pretty cool same training was done by Mr Beast (youtuber). Was up there with our fav activities for whole holiday. :)
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Posted On : 2024-01-14 07:28:28 
Posted By : Akash_R
Great experience. Our teacher was very patient and helpful and gave great feed back. Was very thorough lesson.
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Posted On : 2023-11-21 19:07:52 
Posted By : Frank_K
Wow what an experience! If you are looking for a true Samurai experience than Sensei Sumida has the best one for you in Tokyo! The higher price is completely justified as you get an in-depth look into the ways of the Samurai with a short history lesson followed up with practice and ending with you cutting bamboo targets with a real katana! Best experience I had whilst in Japan, will come again! Thank you Sensei!
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Posted On : 2023-11-20 04:45:54
Posted By : Nicole_L
Hands down the highlight of my entire two weeks in Japan. This was a legitimate and authentic sword-handling training session, complete with a brief lecture on the history and the swords themselves, authentic attire, sparring with foam swords, and multiple opportunities to cut the tatami mats for practice. You are given as many tries with precise feedback as it takes until your form is perfected. Not gimmicky in the least. The instructors were kind, patient, and truly invested in passing on their knowledge and expertise to others.
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Posted On : 2023-08-23 07:30:41
Posted By : kaiku1
Fantastic! Yuiki was just the perfect guide for us. So much fun and talks .
Showed us all our requests and the things we had no idea about.
Thank yyou very much indeed.
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Posted On : 2023-08-22 19:52:54
Posted By : Mark M
Wonderful experience!! Exceeded my expectations and my sons and I had an awesome time!
Yoshioki Sumida was so knowledgeable and funny. Gave a fascinating history of the katana.
Also was just featured on YouTube with Mr. Beast with over 85M views.
Highly recommended!!
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Posted On : 2023-08-21 13:16:16
Posted By : Cristiano G
Amazing! I made this experience on august 18th. Chairman Yoshioki Sumida (Sumida sensei) was confident and kind and this NOT a "tourist trap"! If you are just looking for a photo with a katana this is not the right place. Here you can have a REAL experience in a REAL "dojo", an autentic, absolutely NOT boring, trip in japanese culture. Totemo omoshirokute subarashikattadesu. Just one regret, I have only 5 stars available.
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Posted On : 2023-08-19 08:09:15
Posted By : R4290IFbenj
This was fantastic, me and my friend were welcomed in, taught the ways of the samurai of the past, the history of the katanas and then shown how to wield the sword itself. All round great experience. The Sensei was funny, inclusive and just great to be around. I would love to go back for even more lessons!
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Posted On : 2023-08-14 09:22:30
Posted By : Carly_D
We went yesterday, it was a gift to my partner for celebrating a work achievement. Easily the best thing we've done in Japan. The sensei are so kind, funny and knowledgeable and did such a wonderful job bringing Japanese history and culture to life. The class was diverse and included a young child and the sensei were impressive in how well they taught each individual student and brought everyone to a successful cutting. This is perfect for anyone interested in hands on learning from a serious artist and not a kitschy tourist photo op. Would go again next time.
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Posted On : 2023-08-11 20:12:56
Posted By : daniellesW8275KC
This was an amazing experience! We learned a lit about background of samurai and swordmaking. Practicing handling a sword and cutting was a great thing to do! A must do in Tokyo
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Posted On : 2023-08-08 15:30:36
