Alameda Iaido / 厳和館 / Genwakan

Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido / 無雙直傳英信流居合道
FALL 2026 SESSION STARTS IN 2 WEEKS (September 17th)!

Discover Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu, a classical Japanese swordsmanship style that combines precision, mindfulness, and grace.

Rooted in samurai tradition, you’ll learn classical forms and techniques for drawing and using the sword.

Perfect for beginners of all ages, iaido practice builds focus, coordination, and confidence while connecting you to centuries of martial tradition.

🍂🍂🍂 ADULT (16+) CLASSES 🍂🍂🍂
September 17 - December 12
Th 6:10-8:00pm, Sa 2:50-4:40pm (can register for 1x/week or 2x/week)
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/alamedarecreation/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=iaido%20classical%20fall%202026&viewMode=list

🍁🍁🍁 YOUTH AND FAMILY IAIDO (10+) 🍁🍁🍁
September 17 - December 10
Th 4:50-6:00pm
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/alamedarecreation/activity/search/detail/28713

Alameda Iaido / 厳和館 / Genwakan is an official dojo of World MJER Iaido Federation 正統正流無雙直傳英信流居合道国際連盟, an international federation created by one of Japan’s finest sword practitioners, Esaka Seigen Sensei:
https://mjer-iaido.github.io
https://www.facebook.com/iaido.kokusairenmei

Photo is from August 2026 World MJER Iaido Federation seminar in Singapore hosted by Eishin Ryu Iaido Singapore

Photo : Jerry Yap
Editor : Warren Ang

Facebook : Eishin Ryu Iaido Singapore
Instagram : instagram.com/mjers_iaido_genyokan/

Thank you very much! Always a pleasure to visit you in Singapore!

August 31 - November 2 iaido session in Emeryville begins today!

Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido / 無雙直傳英信流居合道

Classical Japanese martial art of drawing and using the samurai sword with unbroken line of transmission from the late 16th century. The purpose of iaido practice is to develop awareness, calm mind, and mental and physical harmony. Another common way to describe iaido is as meditation in motion.
BEGINNERS WELCOME!

Youth (10-16) class: Mondays 6-7pm
https://www.rec.us/sections/85d7bc94-5ed7-4bc7-9139-20649200a008

Adult (16+) class: Mondays 6-8pm
https://www.rec.us/sections/2964019e-331c-4df5-b8f0-ee4b959454d4

If you would like to observe a class, please stop by anytime.

Classes are held in ECCL Building A auditorium (4731 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608)
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/o7121mn5pZCcU4Ed9

Genwakan, 厳和館, is an official dojo of World MJER Iaido Federation (正統正流無雙直傳英信流居合道国際連盟) that was created by Esaka Seigen Sensei to help transfer the correct orthodox flow of MJER Iaido to the future generations.

https://www.facebook.com/iaido.kokusairenmei
https://mjer-iaido.github.io/en/about/

Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido / 無雙直傳英信流居合道
🌼🌼🌼 SUMMER 2026 SESSION STARTS NEXT WEEK! 🌼🌼🌼

Discover Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu, a classical Japanese swordsmanship style that combines precision, mindfulness, and grace.

Rooted in samurai tradition, you’ll learn classical forms and techniques for drawing and using the sword.

Perfect for beginners of all ages, iaido practice builds focus, coordination, and confidence while connecting you to centuries of martial tradition.

Please see some photos from 2026 North American seminar of World MJER Iaido Federation in Nanaimo, BC, which we participated in.

🌼🌼🌼 ADULT (16+) CLASSES 🌼🌼🌼
June 18 - August 8
Th 6:10-8:00pm, Sa 2:50-4:40pm (can register for 1x/week or 2x/week)
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/alamedarecreation/activity/search?days_of_week=0000000&activity_select_param=2&activity_category_ids=45&date_before=2026-08-31&date_after=2026-06-01&activity_keyword=iaido%20classical%20sword%20art&viewMode=list

🌼🌼🌼 YOUTH AND FAMILY IAIDO (10+) 🌼🌼🌼
June 18 - August 6
Th 4:50-6:00pm
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/alamedarecreation/activity/search/detail/27773

Alameda Iaido / 厳和館 / Genwakan is an official dojo of World MJER Iaido Federation 正統正流無雙直傳英信流居合道国際連盟, an international federation created by one of Japan’s finest sword practitioners, Esaka Seigen Sensei:
https://mjer-iaido.github.io
https://www.facebook.com/iaido.kokusairenmei

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnMvvXBli8Y

Iaido, the Art of the Japanese Sword Promo for Japanese Swordsmanship class led by Ron Campbell at Colle...