November 5, 2007

SFMAI welcomes Toyama Ryu/Batto do
Japanese Sword Classes!

Classes begin November 1, 2007
Monday and Thusday evenings 8:30pm - 10:00pm


The curriculum studied in these classes combines those of Toyama Ryu Batto Jutsu, a sword style created by the Japanese Army, and the standardized set of kata of the Zen Nihon Batto Do Renmei and it's equivalent US Battodo Federation. Beginners are welcome!

Instructor Sang Kim sensei, holds a 4th dan - US Batto Do Federation/Zen Nihon Toyama Ryu Iaido and a 2nd dan with Shizan Kai. Studied with Bob Elder sensei (6th dan kyoshi) and Hataya Mitsuo sensei (9th dan Kaicho of the Zen Nihon Batto Do renmei). He was first introduced to sword at age 12 through kendo. He's been practicing Toyama Ryu and Battodo since 2000. For more information about Kim sensei and the Byakokan dojo go to www.sfmai.org or www.newyorkbattodo.com