Shisenkan Yūsei Dōjō 士仙館勇誠道場

15/09/2026

Training rokushakubō-jutsu at the dōjō, this week.

Bōjutsu (stick fighting), together with taijutsu (unarmed fighting) and kenjutsu (swordsmanship) make up the three main pillars of the Shisenkan curriculum.

Join training at Yūsei Dōjō to master these classical disciplines of Japan’s ancient warriors, and more.

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31/08/2026

Training at Yūsei Dōjō is about more than just regular kobudō practice.

Last night, my students and I hopped on a train to Edinburgh for some delicious ramen at Bari-Uma, and an awesome time seeing the fantastic Hirakuza sumo show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

We still have space for adult students, training on a Monday and Wednesday night, to join and become part of our community.

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27/08/2026

Congratulations to Lewis and Patrick on passing their test for 9th kyū during yesterday’s class. Both maintained good energy throughout, displaying strong technique and spirit.

おめでとうございます！

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06/08/2026

NEW CLASSES

Yūsei Dōjō now has classes on Monday and Wednesday nights, at St James the Less church hall, with availability for new students.

Some photos from our first Monday class show students practicing more advanced hanbōjutsu techniques to start the training with some strong energy, as well as some personal juttejutsu practice - the iconic truncheon weapon, or sword catcher, used by police during Japan’s Edo Period.

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03/08/2026

02/08/2026

NEW CLASSES

New Monday evening classes start tomorrow, 3rd August, 20:00 - 21:30 at St James the Less church hall, with availability for new students.

Kobudō study and practice offers a complete pathway to the cultivation of physically, mentally and spiritually strong martial artists, learning authentic technical skills together with historical knowledge and context.

The curriculum of the Shisenkan International Kobudō Federation, which we follow, includes unarmed fighting as well as a variety of Japanese weaponry drawn from a rich history of warrior traditions, dating all the way back to the 1400s, though training remains relevant and applicable to modern day life.

Contact me to begin your journey in classical Japanese kobudō.

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26/07/2026

NEW CLASSES

New Monday evening classes will be starting from 3rd August, 20:00 - 21:30 at St James the Less church hall, with availability for new students.

Shisenkan Kobudō is a complete martial arts system that teaches practical fighting skills but also preserves the traditional and historical techniques of the Japanese samurai warriors and their ryū-ha (martial traditions/schools).

Contact me for a free trial class and begin your journey in authentic Japanese Kobudō practice.

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05/07/2026

This weekend, I and my green-belt students traveled down to Shisenkan Tenyō Dojo 士仙館天鷹道場 for two days of intensive training. We’re tired but fulfilled, and we have all come home more knowledgeable and more skilful than before. Thank you for having us again. 🙏

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28/06/2026

This Densho is the official guide to Shisenkan Kenjutsu from Kirigami to Gedan-no-kurai. Its visual and written instructions are invaluable in guiding the beginner to advance deshi.

31/05/2026

Shisenkan Barcelona Taikai 2026.

Congratulations to all who tested and passed!