Author: Jacob Photo credits: Dosabine, Wilson, Valeth, Mari, Francis, Warren, Jacob Revisit. Repetition. A recurring theme for this year’s training leading up to the Taikai is one of revision. To take another look into the fundamentals, ranging from the universal such as posture and drawing of the blade to the specifics for each waza. At first glance, the idea of revisiting basics seems mundane and unappealing on the surface yet this process is of critical importance that dem

This trip was a meaningful one for Genyōkan. The beginners are now progressing at a pace faster than those who came before them—reaching maturity and understanding more swiftly. This is only possible because of the collective effort of constant guidance and tutelage of overseas Senseis, the periodic joint practices at Seminars, and Dojo members. Shinsa (Grading) Results We would like to report the following achievements: Nidan (二段) - Jacob Yondan (四段) - Warren Godan (五段)- Je

My first Iaido Taikai in March 2024 filled me with fear. Yet, it was not for reasons that one would expect. If anything, it filled me...

Iaido demonstration by Eishin Ryu Iaido Singapore Eishin Ryu Iaido Singapore would like to thank NTU Alumni Club for the opportunity to...

Photo credits: Warren, Peter, Simon On the hinoki wood flooring of Chiba GenShinkan Dojo, the soft rustle of feet is accentuated by the...

Genyōkan Singapore will be hosting our FIRST Taikai! We are excited to have Matsumoto sensei (Kyoshi, official Renmei representative for...

Synchronised kata. Singapore Genyokan (厳洋館) is an official dojo of the World MJER Iaido Federation 正統正流無雙直傳英信流居合道国際連盟...

Tachiwaza practice. Singapore Genyokan (厳洋館) is an official dojo of the World MJER Iaido Federation 正統正流無雙直傳英信流居合道国際連盟...

Studying Tachiwaza. Singapore Genyokan (厳洋館) is an official dojo of the World MJER Iaido Federation 正統正流無雙直傳英信流居合道国際連盟...

Keiko afternoon session. Singapore Genyokan (厳洋館) is an official dojo of the World MJER Iaido Federation 正統正流無雙直傳英信流居合道国際連盟...

Going through the key points of Seiza Kata, morning session. Singapore Genyokan (厳洋館) is an official dojo of the World MJER Iaido...

Snippets from Keiko morning session, focus on Seiza waza. Singapore Genyokan (厳洋館) is an official dojo of the World MJER Iaido...

We had a Keiko ( 稽古) session on 25 Jun. Keiko roughly translates to "practice". The two kanji infer 稽: "study; to consider", and 古: "the...

Participating in the Green Economy: Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Linen Iaido Gi with Kimono Sleeve

Our Hatsu Keiko was held on 8 Jan 2022. Hatsu Keiko represents the first performance of the year. With the new situation, it may also be...

Snapshots from the Shinsa Shinsa is usually open to all members and families (including non-grading members). However, in lieu of the...

T he Menuki has its origins as a cover for mekugi pegs, on tachi koshirae . With the advent of the katana , the koshirae mounting...

Rei, Reiho, Reigi - What are they, and what are the differences among them? Grab a nice cuppa (tea, coffee, matcha, beer, wine, or...

Belated throwback Friday. A trip down memory lane with Esaka Seigan Sensei.