What we’re about
We are a small Mugai Ryu Iaido study group in North Jersey looking for others who want to explore the art of the Japanese sword.
We’re not a formal dojo — we are practitioners who travel to Germany for instruction from our Sensei and advanced students, and we meet locally to refine our techniques together. Our training includes Kata (formal solo movements), Kumitachi (partner drills), Tameshigiri (test cutting), and we’re working toward adding Gekiken (sparring with protective gear).
Beginners are welcome! If you’re brand new, we recommend starting with the free basics videos at www.iaido-online.com. Once you’ve had a chance to watch those, we can help you get the minimal gear you’ll need to join us in person.
We don’t charge fees or require memberships, but we do request that everyone chip in to help cover donations to the space where we train.
For more details about where we train and who we are, visit www.iaido-zen.com.
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See all- Intro to Mugai Ryu Iaido – Contact Us to JoinAikido of Ramapo Valley, Wyckoff, NJ
Curious about traditional Japanese sword arts?
Join us for an introduction to Mugai Ryu Iaido, a classical koryu style that combines precision, mindfulness, and martial application.
We are a study group, not a formal dojo — some of our members travel to Germany for direct instruction from our Sensei and advanced students, and we meet locally in North Jersey to train together. Our practice includes:- Kata (formal solo movements)
- Kumitachi (partner drills)
- Tameshigiri (test cutting)
- Soon to include Gekiken (sparring with protective gear)
Beginners are welcome!
If you’re new to Iaido, we recommend starting with the free basics videos at www.iaido-online.com before attending — they’ll give you a strong foundation and help you decide if this is right for you. If you’d like to train in person, we can guide you in getting the minimal gear you’ll need.We don’t charge fees or require memberships, but we do ask that participants contribute toward donations for the space where we train.
Location: Wyckoff, NJ
Contact: Message us through Meetup, email tenshinkainj+info@gmail.com, or visit www.iaido-zen.com for more details.
