Traditional Japanese Sword Martial Art Taught Near Harrisonburg Va.

By on January 22, 2012 in Iaido for Beginners

Elkton San Shin Kai Iaido teaches traditional Japanese Swordsmanship in Elkton Va., only about a 20 minute drive from Harrisonburg and JMU. Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido is a traditional Japanese koryu (old tradition) art using the samurai sword to immediately respond to an attack by drawing and cutting with one motion. Training includes solo kata [...]

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Traditional Ki-Aikido Martial Art Classes Near Harrisonburg

By on January 4, 2012 in Aikido for Beginners

Brian Kelley Sensei offers beginner-advanced Ki-Aikido classes in Elkton, Virginia which is only 20 minutes drive from Harrisonburg (which is certainly close to JMU). Brian Kelley Sensei’s Aikido dojo is part of the Eastern Ki Federation and is a traditional Japanese martial art that focuses on maintaining relaxation and calmness during stressful and violent encounters. [...]

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