West Covina Dojo Shibucho

description of the school

Masaji Saito-sensei has been practicing Toyama-ryu, Aikido and Ryukyu Kobudo since 1986, and Shinkendo directly under Obata Toshishiro Kaiso who is the founder, director and chief instructor of the International Shinkendo Federation, an organization dedicated to teaching authentic Japanese swordsmanship. The Shinkendo system emphasizes very traditional and effective swordsmanship, which with serious training, can provide practical ability as well as an insight into classical martial arts. Shinkendo is steeped in the traditions of the samurai, in such ways as heiho (strategy), reiho (proper etiquette) and philosophy.