Walthamstow Battodo - Japanese Sword Dojo London

Walthamstow Battodo - Japanese Sword Dojo London Walthamstow Battodo with Sensei Bogdan Drinkov 3rd dan, teaches Nakamura Ryu Battodo.

Walthamstow Battodo with Bogdan Drinkov sensei 3rd dan, is a Nihontô (Japanese sword) martial arts dojo in London, where students train in Nakamura Ryu Battodo and Kurikara Ryu Hei Ho. Batto’ means to draw and strike with the katana. ‘Do’ refers to a path of training aimed at the complete development of the practitioner. Nakamura Ryu Battodo is a distillation of traditional Japanese Kenjutsu (fencing) developed by one of the most respected swordsmen of the 20th century. Kurikara Ryu Heiho is a comprehensive system of external and internal training that breaks down the obstacles in mind and body that inhibit natural and spontaneous wielding of the sword.

19/07/2026

Only 6 places left
The next Japanese Sword beginner's course in Walthamstow starts
Tuesday 8th - 28th Sept. (Max 12 students)
A Four Week Course on
Tuesday evenings 7-8pm
details on the website https://www.walthamstow-battodo.co.uk
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The next Japanese Sword beginner's course in Walthamstow startsTuesday 8th - 28th Sept.A Four Week Course onTuesday eve...
09/07/2026

The next Japanese Sword beginner's course in Walthamstow starts
Tuesday 8th - 28th Sept.
A Four Week Course on
Tuesday evenings 7-8pm
details on the website
https://www.walthamstow-battodo.co.uk

06/07/2026

If you know anyone in the Bicester area.

26/06/2026

Enkeisen (円形線)

The circular path of the blade in motion. This action is at the root of effective cutting in our style of swordsmanship (which is unarmored). When the curvature of the blade meets the curved arc of the enkeisen the slicing action of the cut naturally emerges without the addition of any “pulling” in the arms. The curved arc of the cut also efficiently returns energy to the body and facilitates both stopping cuts safely and flowing smoothly to additional targets.

(Photo: Nakamura Taizaburo)

21/06/2026
Just returned from the 1st US Open Iaido and Battōdō Taikai, in association with the IBF as part of the group from Fudok...
12/04/2026

Just returned from the 1st US Open Iaido and Battōdō Taikai, in association with the IBF as part of the group from Fudokan Dojo London.
Walthamstow Battodo very own Bogdan Drinkov and Dean Emsley from Fudokan dojo won Gold in the IBF Kumitachi division.

Congratulations to Steve Castle-Mackie from Nintai Kai Battodo and Michael Shane of Zentokan Dojo winning Silver in Kumitachi (Open).
A big thank you to Keyan Jafari and the San Diego Iai Batto for organising and running such a well-structured event in Las Vegas.

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22/03/2026

R.I.P. Chuck Norris

01/03/2026

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