About this Event
KENGIDO blends martial arts, specifically swordplay, with traditional Japanese stage performances, forming an innovative and distinctive discipline rooted in tradition.
Developed by Tetsuro Shimaguchi, a renowned martial artist, actor, and choreographer known for his work on K*ll BILL VOL 1 and as the founder of the Samurai Artist KAMUI group.
KAMUI dojos are located in Japan (Tokyo, Saitama, Fukushima) and internationally in Italy (Florence, Palermo), Czech Republic (Tuhán, Prague), and the UK (London).
About Yusei Uchida
Yusei started practicing Kengido at the age of 8 under Tetsuro Shimaguchi. Having achieved the qualification of a brown belt, Yusei is the youngest Kengido instructor, and spreads Kengido while studying at a high school in Vancouver. Yusei has experience performing in Finland, Russia, Italy, UAE, Czech Republic, Poland, Spain, and more, and continues to travel the world with the Samurai Artist KAMUI group.
About the workshop
You will learn basic etiquette, greetings, how to hold a sword properly, correct posture, and suburi (sword swings).
- Introduction
- Etiquette when holding a sword
- Basic form (Kata)
- Ten-Chi (Heaven and Earth)
- Practice various movements such as drawing and sheathing the sword; sequences.
You may borrow a sword at this workshop or bring your own.
About the MONTH OF O-HANAMI
Hanami (lit. 花見, "flower viewing") is the Japanese tradition of viewing cherry blossoms and appreciating their transient beauty in the spring. Stroll under the blooming blossoms and enjoy a series of Japanese cultural programs throughout the month of April. Find other O-HANAMI events on our website.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, Canada
CAD 20.00