Welcome to the Tensho Dojo. We teach Arakimuninsai Ryu Iaido - a martial art of drawing, using and putting away the Japanese sword.
We additionally teach Shibu and Kenbu, styles of Japanese dance using the sword and fan to sung Japanese poetry. At the Tensho Dojo we teach Arakimuninsai Ryu Iaido (the art of the quick draw of the samurai sword) Kenbu and Shibu (the art of sword, spear and fan movements to music) as well as Bokken (wooden sword) fighting Katas and many other sword craft skills. Training times are:
Tuesday - 18.3
08/07/2026
It is with much sadness to advise that Sensei Bobby Norman passed away on Monday.
Not only was Bobby a tireless and respected martial artist and instructor, Bobby was well known for his cheeky and playful nature, being forever positive, and for his rich Suffolk accent. The parties he gregariously hosted were always well attended and a wonderful way to celebrate the conclusion of our Summer Courses.
We will miss him.
28/03/2026
We’re all set up for Sudbury on show! If you’re in Sudbury and would like to know more about the Japanese sword and what we do, please come on down between 9:50 and 3:30 at Sudbury Arts Centre in the centre of Sudbury.
See you soon!!!!!
25/03/2026
Hello everyone! Sensei Peter, Clare and Luke are going to be at the Sudbury in Show at Sudbury Arts Centre (church opposite Market Hill) If you would like to say hello and find out more about the disciplines that we and our students enjoy, give the place a visit between 9:50 and 3:30 this Saturday!
See you there!!!!!
This Saturday we welcome back Sudbury on Show to Sudbury Arts Centre and Sudbury Town Hall, as an array of charitable and not-for-profit local organisations showcase what they do and how you can get involved.
Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, meet new people or just help out in the community, pop along and see what's on offer.
Mayor, Andy Welsh, opens the day at 9:50am with a speech at Sudbury Arts Centre, with the event officially open from 10am-3pm.
There will also be free children's arts and crafts workshops in the Town Hall.
04/02/2026
We focused to training towards our Kenbu examinations last night.
As Kenbu is performed on stage to audiences, stage presence and positioning is essential!
If you can see the cones, they help our junior students keep in the centre of the stage and make sure they are completing their katas pointing in the right directions.
We also had time to practice Iaido too!
Want to get Japanese stage ready? Contact us to get involved ✨🏯✨
14/01/2026
Here are the latest pictures from the Dojo of our students getting themselves ready for the grading in the summer.
Like what you see? Please get in touch and join us! ✨🎌🏯🎌✨
11/01/2026
Just because we haven’t posted any photos doesn’t mean we’ve stopped training! We’ve gotten off to a good start this year… new students and our existing students working hard towards their next Iaido and Kenbu gradings!
Like what you see? Please ask to join us! ✨🏯✨
Happy New Year from all of us at the Tensho Dojo!
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Wishing all our students a Merry Christmas and happy New Year! ✨🎄🎁✨
See you on the 6th January!