Getsumei no Michi Dojo

07/21/2026

Taking our practice outside. While a smooth floor is nice, the rough ground has a lesson for us as well.

10/14/2025

🌸 Thank you, Halifax Japanese Culture Collective! 🌙
We had an incredible time sharing Yagyū Shinkage Ryū Kenjutsu at this year’s Sakura Market — demonstrating the timeless art and philosophy of the life-giving sword.

If you were inspired by what you saw, come experience it for yourself.
⚔️ Try 3 free classes at Getsumei-no-Michi Dojo in Dartmouth and begin your journey into traditional Japanese swordsmanship.

📅 Classes: Mondays 6–7:30pm | Thursdays 7–8:30pm
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10/03/2025

Experience Japanese tradition at the 2025 Sakura Market! 🌸✨

Getsumei-no-Michi Dojo will be on site with live Yagyū Shinkage-ryū kenjutsu demonstrations throughout the day.

📅 Sunday, October 5, 2025
⏰ 11am – 3pm
📍 Alderney Landing, Dartmouth

The Sakura Market, presented by the Halifax Japanese Culture Collective, will feature:
🍱 Delicious Japanese food & treats
🎎 Artisanal goods, crafts, and unique vendors

Come explore the market, enjoy the food, and stop by to see the art of the sword — a rare chance to watch this centuries-old tradition in action.

04/02/2025

Kajitsuka Sensei at the 48th Japanese Kobudo Demonstration in Tokyo.

04/01/2025

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Getsumei-no-Michi Dojo is dedicated to the study and practice of traditional Japanese bujutsu and budo, with a primary focus on Yagyu Shinkage Ryu kenjutsu. As one of Japan’s most renowned sword traditions, Yagyu Shinkage Ryu emphasizes strategy, precision, and adaptability in combat. Our dojo pro...

12/30/2024

Tonight our dojo held our first bonenkai. Tonight we explored the different weapons used on the battlefield and experimented with responding to attacks from a weapon with greater range. We ended the evening with dinner to celebrate the end of the year.

12/17/2024

A new year brings new experiences. Try Japanese sword and immerse yourself in a traditional martial art of the samurai.

New introductory sessions start in January.

08/18/2024

Day 2 of our seminar with Tong Sensei. We had an amazing time exploring the kodachi techniques of and experimenting with how and blend with the up close nature of kodachi.