The Martial Art of Owari Tokugawa Family PREMIUM
- Visit an old martial arts school and meet with the heir Owari Tokuwaga school of spear- and swordfight
- Learn the basic techniques of spear and sword fight and the philosophy behind them
- Experience a two-hour practice session with the help of school students
- Hear about the philosophy of the Owari Tokugawa school
The martial arts in Japan are not only a means of fight, but also a philosophy, a tradition, and a discipline of mind and behavior. Mr Kato Isao is the heir and successor of Owari Tokugawa family is the head and the teacher of Shunpu-kan Martial Arts center. He will teach you the basic techniques and rules of Owari-Kanryu style fighting and explain the most important things one needs to understand to become a great fighter. You will know why strength is an obstacle and learn the importance of discipline. The two hour practice session will allow a chance to practice with several different types of weapons, including swords, knives, and spears with the assistance of the school students.
18:15 Pick up from your hotel
18:25 Take a train to Komoto and walk to the training hall
18:50 Arrive at the hall, get ready
19:00 Session starts
Explanation about the history and culture, performance by senior pupils, training session on dagger and sword (spear art can be taught upon request).
21:00 End of the session
21:30 Take a train back to Nagoya
21:45 End of the tour
At your hotel
At hour hotel
- Please wear comfortable clothes
- Drink
- Small towel
2 hour session by the master and his senior trainees, licensed English tour guide, transportation to and from the location
Please book the tour at least one month ahead of time.
Tour available on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
Tour can hold between 1 and 8 persons
7 days or more prior to tour date: no penatly
3-7 days prior to tour date: 25% of the tour cost
24-48 hours prior to the tour start: 50% of the cost of the tour.
Less than 24 hours prior to the tour/no show: 100% of the tour cost