| jikishinkan-leeuwarden.nl | Jiki Shin Kan | The website provides information about the Jiki Shin Kan dojo and the lessons offered there. Iaido is a Japanese sword art in which exercises consist of predetermined forms (kata) and dealing with the Japanese sword through four movements. Lessons are taught by Mark Engel sensei, 4th dan iaido, who practices the kata katana aigiri of Tamiya Ryu and assumes a classic samurai stance (kasumi no kamae). | International Regions → Japanese Culture 77 | iaido 18 kata 19 sword 66 | Friesland → Leeuwarden 6068 |
| ikiru.nl | Ikiru Dojo | IAI, a traditional Japanese sword art, was originally practiced for survival, and today for learning to live with awareness, concentration, and inner harmony. The art focuses on developing a calm mind and physical and mental unity through the practice of sword techniques and is considered a unique tradition similar to that of the Samurai class. The website offers access to training information, trailers, and a book on sword art, and references the contact information of Bjørn Aris. | International Regions → Japanese Culture 77 | sensei 37 sword 66 dojo 230 | |
| kendokai-higashi.nl | Kendo Kai Higashi | The club was founded in 1988 and offers lessons in Kendo, Jodo, Iaido, and Katori Shinto Ryu Kenjutsu. Kendo is a competitive form of Japanese sword fighting, similar to Western fencing, while Iaido focuses on quickly drawing a sword to eliminate opponents. The club emphasizes the transmission of budo in its pure form, in a relaxed but disciplined atmosphere, and values a sense of community. | International Regions → Japanese Culture 77 | jodo 11 kendo 13 iaido 18 martial arts 216 club 4225 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| kendokaidenhaag.nl | Kendo Kai Den Haag | The club was founded in 1978 and is one of the oldest and largest dojos in the Netherlands recognized by the Dutch Kendo Renmei (NKR). Kendo Kai Den Haag regularly offers beginner courses and holds training sessions in various locations, including Sportcampus Zuiderpark in The Hague and Novum-Maartenshal in Voorburg. The club trains with members from various nationalities, and training sessions are generally conducted in English, making it accessible to everyone and offering the opportunity for a free trial lesson. | Martial Art → Japanese Martial Arts 114 | jodo 11 kendo 13 iaido 18 course 14728 training 28133 event 45199 | Leidschendam-Voorburg → Voorburg 1234 |
| onkochishin.nl | On Ko Chi Shin | The association offers lessons, courses, and workshops for beginners and advanced students. The practice of Kendo, Iaido, and Jodo is based on the samurai tradition and Japanese martial arts, with qualified instructors. The website provides information about the association, the different disciplines, the dojo locations, and the possibility to become a member. | International Regions → Japanese Culture 77 | jodo 11 kendo 13 iaido 18 dojo 230 | Gelderland → Nijmegen 9384 |
| opendojo.nl | Open Dojo Haarlemmermeer | The website offers practical information such as schedules and rates, as well as an enrollment form. Information is provided about the different levels of the theory Iaido courses (Level A, B, C). The website contains details about training methods, such as Kiri Oroshi (a downward cutting motion) and Kiri Age (a diagonal cutting motion). It also highlights the use of mindmap techniques in the online course and the focus on Budo sword training under Covid-19 regulations. | Health & Wellbeing → Practical Training 92 | iaido 18 sword 66 dojo 230 philosophy 570 training 28133 | Haarlemmermeer → Hoofddorp 2739 |
| jodo-leeuwarden.nl | Shintō Musō ryū Jōdō | Since 2019, there has been a training location for Shintō Musō ryū Jōdō in Leeuwarden, managed by Seiryukai Jodo. This martial art, a Koryu, is based on the use of the ‘Jo’, a stick of 128 cm, and was originally developed by Musō Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi in the 17th century. The training includes components such as suburi, kihon, uchi komi, and kata, and is accessible to all ages and genders. | Martial Art → Japanese Martial Arts 114 | jodo 11 kata 19 training 28133 | Friesland → Leeuwarden 6068 |
| mokuseikan.nl | Mokuseikan Kendo en Iaido Amersfoort | The association is temporarily closed due to a summer break and will reopen on August 30th. Mokuseikan means ‘The school of the living tree’ and the association encompasses two dojos. The association is affiliated with the Nederlandse Kendo Renmei (NKR) and focuses on practicing kendo and iaido, including iaido in the Muso Jikiden Eishin ryu style. | Martial Art → Japanese Martial Arts 114 | kendo 13 iaido 18 sword 66 dojo 230 dutch 313 association 8562 | Utrecht → Amersfoort 8011 |
| katabunkai.nl | Kata Bunkai | The website contains two books: 'Kata Bunkai Basis' and 'Kata Bunkai Gevorderd'. 'Kata Bunkai Basis' describes what Bunkai is, how one can find and optimize fight meanings in Kata on their own. 'Kata Bunkai Gevorderd' addresses more complex aspects to perform applications in a realistic and advanced way, similar to the techniques of a master. | Martial Art → Japanese Martial Arts 114 | kata 19 | |
| best-zwaardenshop.nl | Best-zwaardenshop.nl | The website offers a selection of metal, wooden, plastic and foam swords. There is a blog with information on buying a sword and important considerations when selecting the right sword. The store offers promotional prices, the possibility of exchanging and returning items, and boasts a large selection of swords. | Household & Cleaning → Household Goods 1642 | katana 19 sword 66 bag 2399 | |