Genbukan Dojo

GENBUKAN DOJO
Japanese swordsmanship school of Toyama Ryu 戸山流 and Battōjutsu 抜刀術. Genbukan school of Toyama ryu battodo.

Tuesday 7:15 PM
Friday 5:15 PM
Sunday 11:15 AM

Chief Instructor/Dojo Head - Douglas Firestone

03/20/2026

Just try it! There’s no obligation to join after the free trial period.
✨ Daily Classes | Beginners welcome | Start anytime
📍 www.westchesteraikido.com

03/12/2026

ZNTIR seminar, March 4, with special guest instructors, Hataya Sensei, Mr. Sumida, Ms. Sato, and Mr. Harry Kearns.

10/03/2025

Congratulations to Ivan G. for winning 1st place in Yondan Cutting-Tamashigiri, and to Vivian D. for winning 2nd place in Shodan Forms-Kata at the 2025 Seibukan Taikai! Go Genbukan Westchester!!

02/28/2025

Congratulations to everyone who passed their tests in ZNTIR Toyama Ryu on Wed, Feb 26! We are incredibly proud of Vivian D (Shodan), Julian G (Nidan), Roman R (Nidan), and Ivan G (Yondan). Your dedication and hard work are truly commendable.
We sincerely thank Hataya Sensei, Sumida-san, and Harry K for their exceptional instruction and expert officiating during the examinations.

04/03/2024

Our annual seminar with Hataya Sensei was a great success. Everyone showed good spirit!
Congratulations to the following who passed their tests for ZNTIR Toyama Ryu on April 1, 2024:
•NIDAN: Aaron Bush, Ervin Velez
•SHODAN: Julian Ghadimi, Edie Sostre-King, Misa Nishiyama, Roman Range, Dmitry Zaytsev