Help Us Test a Beginner Iaido Experience in Tokyo

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Curious about Japanese culture beyond sightseeing?
We are looking for a few international guests and non-Japanese residents to join a free beginner-friendly iaido experience in Tokyo. No experience is needed.

We are planning a beginner-friendly Iaido experience in Tokyo for international guests and non-Japanese residents, and we are looking for a small number of participants to help us test the first session.
If you are curious about Japanese culture beyond sightseeing, we would love your help.
Iaido is a traditional Japanese martial art, but this session is not about fighting. It is a calm introductory experience focused on posture, awareness, etiquette, movement, and concentration.
This first session is offered free of charge because we would like to learn how to make the experience enjoyable and easy to understand for international participants. After the session, we will ask for a short feedback survey.
This experience is connected with Suirinkai Iaido, a group that introduces Tamiya-ryu Iaido and shares Japanese cultural values through practice and events.
Date:
Wednesday, April 29
Time:
Meet at 12:30
Finish at 14:30
Location:
BUKEN International Martial Arts Training Center
5-54-5 Matsubara, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-0043
Nearest stations:
- 3 min walk from Higashi-Matsubara Station
- 10 min walk from Meidaimae Station
- 15 min walk from Umegaoka Station
Who we are especially looking for:
- international visitors to Japan
- non-Japanese residents in Tokyo or nearby
- complete beginners
- people interested in Japanese culture
- people who can join the session and share simple feedback afterward
What you will do:
- a simple introduction to Iaido
- beginner-friendly guided practice
- a safe cultural experience in a small group
- a short questionnaire after the session
Cost:
Free
Capacity:
Small group session
Up to 5 participants
What to bring:
- comfortable clothes
- water
Important:
- No experience needed
- Safety comes first
- This is not a sparring or combat class
- Simple English support available
- Please join only if you are able to attend and help us by sharing feedback after the session
If you are an international guest or non-Japanese resident interested in Japanese culture in Tokyo, we would be happy to welcome you.

Learn more about the iaido group here:
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