Getsumei no Michi Dojo

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

Looking to try something new?

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.

08/17/2024

Day 1 of our Introduction to Yagyu Shinkage Ryu with Tong Sensei is under way!

07/24/2024

Class 1 of session 1 of Japanese Swordsmanship 101 in the books. We were very excited to hold our first class, with our first new students at the new dojo.

The focus of Japanese Swordsmanship 101 is on fundamentals including, the different practice sword types and their uses, basics of grip, footwork, and cutting...culminating with some successful 'gasshi uchi'.

Welcome Martin, Caleb, and Mike to Getsumei no Michi Dojo