Celebrating our 25th year!
Kenshin Dojo est. 1985 is located in Phoenix, Arizona
Class Schedule and Event Information
NEWS:
May 13 2010
4 dan promotion
Sensei Robert Corella was promoted to the rank of 4th dan in Araki Ryu Iaido. Hayabuchi Soke, 16th Headmaster gave the rank of 4th dan to Sensei. This rank was way overdue.
Sensei Corella was welcomed back to the main lineage of Araki Ryu Iaido by Hayabuchi Soke. Sensei Corella was very happy to be doing traditional and true bloodline Araki Ryu Iaido.
Congratulations Sensei Corella!
May 13 2010
16th Soke visits Kenshin Dojo
Great news! We have now joined the main headquarters in Kobe, Japan for Araki Ryu Iaido. The Headmaster (Hayabuchi Soke) is in a direct line to the true Arki Ryu Iaido lineage. Hayabuchi Soke's grandfather was the 15th master of this sword art. This is not a side branch but in a direct line of sucession. He made a special visit this week along with Sensei Colin from London and Sensei Mirek from Canada. Soke speaks great English so we were able to learn much. Plus he is a very friendly man and funny too. Our dojo joining the Kobe Headquaarters was a great way to celebrate our 25th dojo anniversary. Photos of our banquet and classes with soke will be up this week.
May 5 2010
More test results
Congratulations to those students that passed their test. We now have another black belt, Glen Reiner. Good job everyone!
May 5 2010
Torrance Japanese Festival
Our iaido and kenbu(sword) demo was well received at the Torrance Japanese Festival. We had many good comments and it was fun to see the other cultural events that took place. We also tried several new Japanese restaurants in the LA area. Thanks to all those that went.
April 29 2010
Springfield visitor
Matt Jackson from the Springfield Dojo visited the Phoenix Dojo for several days. He was also able to take his rank test. Matt was given a double promotion. Congratulations Matt!
April 29 2010
Testing results
Congratulations to the students who passed their rank test. Several students received a double promotion. Also, one student was promoted to black belt, Chris Caponetto. Good job everyone!
April 22 2010
Chicago visitor
Tim Patrick, the assistant instructor of the Chicago branch dojo visited the Phoenix Dojo. He also took his rank test and passed. Congratulations Tim!
We hope to see Tim again next month.
April 20 2010
25th Anniversary
The Kenshin Dojo is celebrating its 25 year anniversary! An anniversary banquet is about to take place.Corella Sensei first introduced Araki Ryu Iaido to the State of Arizona 25 years ago. Our newest dojo locations are in Chicago and Springfield, Illinois. Expect more good news soon! Many Araki Ryu events are planned. Keep watching this site.
September 8 2009
Japanese Garden Demo
Oct. 3rd, 7 pm? Japanese Garden Demo
02/04/08
Matsuri: A Festival of Japan
February 23th and 24th, 2008
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Heritage and Science Park
7th Street and Monroe
FREE ADMISSION
