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NYBA is going on a Budo tour in Japan this September 2025! The tour will be for 10 days (4 days in Kyoto and 6 days in Tokyo). We will first study Kyudo and yumi making with Shibata XXI Sensei in Kyoto and then take a Shinkansen (bullet train) to Tokyo for the Asayama Ichiden Ryu Training Camp with Seki Sensei.

Students are not required to attend all the events and are welcome to organize their own independent travel agenda meeting up with the larger group when they can.

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TOUR SCHEDULE:

DAY 1 – THURS 8/28 – TRAVEL (NYC – KYOTO) (3 DAYS)

DAY 2 – FRI 8/29 – ARRIVE KYOTO – SIGHTSEEING/SHOPPING

DAY 3 – SAT 8/30 – VISIT SHIBATA SENSEI’S WORKSHOP + SIGHTSEEING

DAY 4 – SUN 8/31 – SIGHTSEEING/SHOPPING

DAY 5 – MON 9/1 – TRAVEL KYOTO TO SAITAMA (4 DAYS)

DAY 6 – TUES 9/2 – AIR SEMINAR DAY 1 – W/SEKI SENSEI

DAY 7 – WEDS 9/3 – AIR SEMINAR DAY 2 – W/SEKI SENSEI

DAY 8 – THURS 9/4 – AIR SEMINAR DAY 3 – W/SEKI SENSEI
TRAVEL BACK TO TOKYO – PM

DAY 9 – FRI 9/5 – TOKYO – REST SIGHTSEEING/SHOPPING

DAY 10 – SAT 9/6 – TRAVEL (TOKYO – NYC)

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Kanjuro Shibata Sensei XXI

After the retirement of Shibata Sensei XX in October 2011, his adopted son (i.e. his son-in-law), Shibata Kanjuro XXI, took over as the official head of Zenko International – the multi-national umbrella organization of Shibata-style KYUDO. Shibata Sensei is a 21st generation master bowmaker, archer, and is also a 4th generation official bowmaker to the Emperor of Japan in the Shibata family lineage.

Dates: August 30th & 31st

︎Venue: Shibata Kanjuro Bow Shop (柴田勘十郎弓店)

Japan, 〒600-8048 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Suhamacho, 657

Tel: +81753511491

 

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We're very excited to announce the Asayama Ichiden Ryu Training Camp 2025!

• We will mainly focus on Kenjutsu and Iai training

• You will automatically have access to the archive videos
  of the training once you purchase this ticket

• Refunds are available up to 90 days after ticket purchase.
  After that time, refunds are not available.

2025 ASAYAMA ICHIDEN RYU
TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE:

Date: September 2nd / 3rd / 4th (JST)

Training from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm each day

︎Venue: Miyamoto no Yu 
〒368-0102 埼玉県秩父郡小鹿野町長留495-1

495-1 Nagakubo, Ogano Town, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture, 368-0102, Japan

• AIR – TRAINING SCHEDULE – DAY 1

  *Beginners: No Dan and First Dan / Advanced: Second Dan and higher (colored belts)

  ★Day 1★

  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

  Beginners:Batto Kihon, Tsumemokuroku

  Advanced:Batto Kihon (with △)

  11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  Beginners:Kote Uchi 22 Kajō

  Advanced: Kote Uchi 22 Kajō

  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  Lunch Break

  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  Beginners: Batto Kihon, Batto Kihon [moving version]

  Advanced: Muhiryū Iai (with △)

  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

  Beginners: Kote Uchi 22 Kajō

  Advanced: Kote Uchi 22 Kajō

• AIR – TRAINING SCHEDULE – DAY 2

  *Beginners: No Dan and First Dan / Advanced: Second Dan and higher (colored belts)

  ★Day 2★

  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

  Beginners: Batto Kihon, Tsumemokuroku

  Advanced: Batto Kihon [moving version] (with △)

  11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  Beginners: Kote Uchi 22 Kajō

  Advanced: Kenjutsu Kata of Honbu’s First Dan Exam

  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  Lunch Break

  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  Shunjō: Short Shunjō Suburi & Kata (with △)

  Others: Batto Kihon [moving version]

  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

  Shunjō: Short Shunjō Kata (with △) [Preparing for Enbu: Finding a partner and choosing a Kata]

  Others: Kenjutsu Kata of Honbu’s First Dan Exam

  *Shunjō training is only for members of the “Special Weapons Class”

• AIR – TRAINING SCHEDULE – DAY 3

  *Beginners: No Dan and First Dan / Advanced: Second Dan and higher (colored belts)

  ★Day 3★

  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

  Beginners: Batto Kihon [moving version], Tsumemokuroku

  Advanced: Muhiryū Iai (with △)

  11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  Beginners: Kenjutsu Kata of Honbu’s First Dan Exam

  Advanced: Kenjutsu Kata of Honbu’s Second Dan Exam

  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  Lunch Break

  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  Beginners: Kenjutsu Kata of Honbu’s First Dan Exam [Preparing for Enbu: Finding a partner and choosing a Kata]

  Advanced: Kenjutsu Kata of Honbu’s Second Dan Exam [Preparing for Enbu: Finding a partner and choosing a Kata]

  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

  Enbu Performance *Shunjō members will also perform a Shunjō Kata

 

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What’s included in this ticket:

• Three days of Asayama Ichiden Ryu training

• The training will mainly focus on Kenjutsu. However, we will also have time to train Iai (and Shunjō staff techniques) too. Certificates will be awarded to those participating in all three training days.

• Rental of training katana (bokutō, iaitō, shunjō, etc.)

• You only need to bring your training gear (dogi, hakama, inner obi, outer obi). However,
  we might not have the perfect length katana (and staff) for you, so you can bring your own training equipment (bokutō, iaitō, etc.) if you wish

• Dogi and Hakama

• Inner Obi (any color)

• Outer Obi: 

  • No Dan & First Dan: White Obi

  • Second Dan: Green Obi | Third Dan: Blue Obi

• Ryokan hotel stay, meals (3 times a day), and dojo rental fees for 3 days.

• You only have to arrive on time at the venue on the first day,
  and everything else will be prepared for you.

• Access to the archive videos of the 3-day training after the camp

• We will hire a professional cameraman to film the 3-day training.
  After the training camp, you will have unlimited access to the videos.

• POINTS OF CAUTION

  The purchase of this ticket confirms you’ve read and agreed to the following rules.Refunds are available up to 90 days after ticket purchase. After that time, refunds are not available.

  • Please purchase one ticket per participant (You must be 12 years or older to participate).

  • Seki Sensei will not be able to provide one-on-one instruction to everyone. Please understand that there
    will be instances where you will learn from other instructors and senior students as well.

  • Teaching techniques from other Ryuha styles during the training camp is prohibited.

  • All activities during the training camp will be recorded, and the videos will be shared with participants and ticket purchasers.
    If you do not wish to appear in the footage, please cover your face or try to avoid being on camera. We will not be applying any mosaics or edits to the footage.

  • In the event of any damage to the Ryokan hotel or dojo, the individual responsible will be required to compensate for the full amount.

  • We will provide the training iaitō/bokuto/staff for training, but please bring your own training gear
    (dogi, hakama, inner obi, outer obi). Even if you forget, we can not provide it. 

  • However, we might not have the perfect length katana/staff for you,
    so you can bring your training equipment (bokutō, iaitō, etc.) if you wish.

  • Since we will frequently be taking off and putting on shoes, please wear shoes that are easy to take on and off.

  • The rooms we stay in at the Ryokan are not individual but large rooms where everyone stays together
    (The rooms are separated for men and women).

  • The management of valuables is the individual’s responsibility. Please understand that we will not take responsibility for any losses.

  • In Japan, it is illegal to carry katana or bokken outside of the dojo without them in a bag.
    Please be very careful, as the police may stop you.

  • This is still our second time holding the annual training camp. Please forgive us if there may be some mismanagement.

PLEASE RSVP/REGISTER FOR THIS GROUP TOUR

We are currently working out the travel details and will update this event page when possible.

SIGN-UP IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED – NOT TO WORRY, YOU CAN STILL MEET UP WITH US IN JAPAN, HOWEVER INDIVIDUALS ARE NOW RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS.