Edinburgh Roshukai

***TWO NEW SCOTTISH FIFTH DANS***

Indeed not a typo - Scotland had two passes at fifth Dan at the recent BKA Summer Seminar in Cambridge. Edinburgh Roshukai’s very own Shra Senpatrick became Scotland’s first female fifth dan, while our brother at Kensaki Roshukai Robert Boyd joined her in grading success. We couldn’t be more proud of them both and are looking forward to being part of their continued development.

Are you interested in learning Iaido? Our next beginners’ course starts on Monday 14th September. Half the spots are already gone so get your interest registered soon!

A fabulous weekend of training in Modena. I had the privilege of learning as part of the 6th and 7th dan group, bring taught by Ito Shigeo sensei, Hachidan Hanshi from Tokyo. The 5th dan group was led by Shiya sensei, Hachidan Kyoshi from Hyogo.

This was my first time studying in the senior group and a very different experience to all my past seminars. It feels like things are getting very serious now! Still so much to learn.

A huge thanks to the teachers for their time and effort. A special thanks to Yuki Kanto sensei for excellent translation throughout the weekend, we’d be lost without you. A huge thanks too to the organisers at the Italian Kendo Federation and the European Kendo Federation that made all this happen. And it course to my wonderful wife who joined me in Modena and made the trip extra special.

Back to training tonight in a balmy Edinburgh. Get in touch if you want to know more, next beginners course starts in September!

It’s the European Kendo Federation High grade Iaido seminar in Modena this weekend. Getting a bit of site seeing in first! Who else is visiting?

LAST CALL FOR JOINING OUR BEGINNERS’ COURSE!!!

We had a great time at the recent Scottish Seminar, where all our candidates passed their respective gradings. Ready to join the family? Drop us a line. Next beginners’ course starts Monday 11th May and lasts six weeks.

ALL PASS

Very proud of the all those who graded this weekend at the Scottish Iaido Seminar. Edinburgh Roshukai proudly welcomes three new ikkyu, one shodan, one nidan and one sandan grades to the dojo. Our sister dojo Kensaki Roshukai had a great day too with one ikkyu, one nidan and two sandan passes.

Thanks to all those involved in the weekend. Here’s to continued success! 🥂🎉🥳

A great evening doing some final grading prep. All looking forward to Glasgow this weekend. And yes, that odds a red kimono jacket in the back.

Two weeks to the start of the next beginners course. Are you ready to join? Only a couple of spots left, reach out via DM to register

Great atmosphere in the dojo at the moment. Good to see everyone working so hard! The Scottish Iaido seminar and grading is this weekend, good luck to the graders and the teachers heading across from Edinburgh Roshukai

Now seeking applicants for our next 6 week beginners course starting on Monday 11th May. Places are limited and have started filling already - reach out to us and confirm your place!