Jinenkan Hiryu Dojo

On February 18, 2026, three kobudoka of Hiryū Dōjō successfully completed their gradings, advancing to 5th kyū (orange belt) and 6th kyū (yellow belt). Ikkan!!!

Good day, almost five hours of keiko. We all deeply appreciated training with Leif sensei again.

We are proud to present the new emblem of Hiryū Dōjō – a symbol of identity, heritage, and the path we walk. Hiryū (飛龍) means “Flying Dragon,” and the mark we now carry reflects movement, power, and spirit in motion. More than a logo, it represents our dedication to classical Japanese kobudō, where tradition meets … Mer The Mark of the Dragon

So yesterday was our last workshop for the year. It was a full day’s worth of rank testing, ninja biken, shuriken and eda koppojutsu. We had lots of fun and the traning was great. We started the day by going through the basic ideas of Togakure Ryu Ninja Biken. For someone who does not train … Mer Rank tests, ninjas and sticks

In the training of Kobudo we seek a state of mind called Mushin (無心 no mind). Reaching this means that your mind is not bothered by unnecessary thoughts. It does not mean that the mind is “empty”, rather that the mind is open and receptive without being stuck on any one thing. One of the … Mer Finding the “no mind”