Japan Tour - Samurai Sword Lesson Tokyo

Samurai Sword Lesson - Tokyo

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OVERVIEW

Enjoy a totally unique Japan experience when you spend the day learning the fundamental techniques behind Samurai sword fighting. Rise to the challenge and indulge in a lesson of the ancient martial art with world famous sword artists, Tetsuro Shimaguchi. Well known for his work on the movie Kill Bill, for which he was head choreographer. Learn the basic movements of sword fighting, including drawing posing and swinging and practice all you have learnt when you pair up and play like a Samurai.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Today you will get the chance to learn how to fight with a samurai sword from one of Japan's most famous sword artists - Tetsuro Shimaguchi. Shimaguchi was the head choreographer in Tarantino's Kill Bill: Volume One, choreographing Uma Thurman's final climatic fight scene in the snowy garden.

He also played the role of Miki, the first punk to fall to Uma's sword in that scene.

Shimaguchi is also a leading member of Kamui, a Japanese sword performance troupe whose unique style of sword performance with detailed sword moves and high-level technique is breathtaking to watch.

They are active in collaborating with artists from different genres such as
Japanese traditional instruments (Japanese drums, shamisen etc.),
rock and trance music.

Shimaguchi is one of only a handful of professional sword fight choreographers in Japan today, making this a very unique experience!

In today's lesson, you will learn basic movements in sword fighting, including drawing, posing and swinging.

You will then have chance to try out your new moves by practicing sword fighting in pairs.

PRICING: in JPY per person

Rates are valid until 31 December 2012