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Whenever we exit our comfort zone and try something new, a bit of nervousness and confusion is inevitable. This is especially true for an interested visitor or new student in a traditional dojo, as a dojo not only uses elements of a foreign culture and language, but also teaches techniques and strategies that have the potential to inflict damage. To lessen some of the unease that a prospective or new student may have, this article will introduce some of the things you will see and experience when visiting or beginning to train at our dojo.

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Tamahagane forging process, pile up the small Tamahagane pieces to a chunk, called Tsumikasane(積重), and then send it in to the oven heating up melted the pieces all together, called Tsumiwakashi(積沸), when the temperature is right, then its time for the Orikaeshi Tanren （折返鍛鍊） forging.

Mr. Joshua M. Freeman (July 27, 1964- December 14,2006) was an Ittō Tenshin-ryū Renshi(ー刀天心流錬士), Yamate-ryū Sandan (山手流参段), and Goseki-ryu makideshi.

He gave selflessly. He understood what it meant to be a part of something greater than oneself—a rare quality.

Family man, businessman, philanthropist, and Green Beret.

We extend our sincere condolences to all whose lives he touched and our deepest sympathies to his family.

He maintained.

The study of the sword and spirit is for more than just men. We welcome women looking to explore power and strategy viscerally through traditions passed down for generations.

If you are looking for something new to explore in 2024, visit us at: https://heiho.org

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Jessica Gerrity: ‘Archery gives me a chance to decompress from a busy life’ Gerrity is trained in several forms of traditional Japanese martial arts and works to promote Japanese culture as a tourism ambassador.

Mr. Jerry Ostrowski (d. 1990)

Mr. Ostrowski was posthumously promoted to Hanshi in the Ittō Tenshin-ryū and was a United States Marine.

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