Toyoda Osamu Soke
Robert Corella Sensei

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Class Schedule and Event Information

There are several different ryu(styles/schools) of Iaido. At Kenshin Dojo in Phoenix, Arizona we study Araki Ryu Iaido, founded by Araki Mujinsai Minamotono Hidetsuna.

Geneology of Araki Mujinsai Ryu

1. Araki Mujinsai Minamotono Hidetsuna
2. Araki Shingorou Muraharu
3. Kitagawara Yosaku Chikatada
4. Araki Samanosuke Muratsune
5. Araki Hiryusai Muraki
6. Araki Zuikousai Muraki
7. Araki Jujirou Murataka
8. Araki Josuisai Murayasu
9. Araki Choubei Muraharu
10. Araki Muhyoue Muramitsu
11. Anraku Hakuunsai Kunimune
12. Kawamata Isouji Muneharu
13. Abe Mutousai Masamitsu
14. Sanukiya Kisaburou Motochika
15. Hayabuchi Risho

Present day:
Toyoda Osamu - Himeji

Our dojo is associated with Meirin Kai, as headed by Toyoda Soke (Head Master) and instructed by Robert Corella in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Iaido

There are 20 kata which must be mastered in order to achieve shodan rank (1st degree black belt) in our style of Iaido. Mastering these kata is just the beginning of our studies. Each kata is a building block in the structure of Araki Ryu Iaido. These kata concentrate on suwariwaza (seated techniques) because one is most vulnerable when seated.

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