Finger Lakes Koryu-kai

Studying classical Japanese combative traditions - Shinto Muso Ryu Jo and ancillary arts. Swordsmanship is also taught as part of this system. Bieri.

We are a group based in Ithaca, New York studying Shinto Muso Ryu Jo - a 400 year old Japanese martial tradition focused on use of the jo, a four foot long staff. This art was studied by feudal-era law enforcement officers in certain parts of Japan. All instruction is provided locally by fully licensed teachers (menkyo kaiden) in this tradition under the direction of Larry E. Also practiced are se

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05/29/2026

Finally had nice enough weather to return to our summer training spot at Stewart Park.

05/23/2026

Okuden and Ikkaku-ryu training this morning.

05/03/2026

It was our privilege to have Michael Söderkvist sensei join us for a gasshuku in Chicago this past weekend to help grow our understanding of Ittatsu-ryu hojojutsu. Of course, there was lots of training in all of the other portions of our curriculum as well, with attendees from Minnesota, New York, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Michigan.