Training in the Japanese martial arts of Judo, Iaido, Kendo, and Jodo, based in West Somerset

<body> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"> <h1><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3">judo training,iaido training,kendo training,jodo training,martial arts ,classes,kendo classes,iaido classes,jodo classes,judo classes,childrens judo,judo for kids</font></h1> <h1><font size="3" face="Arial">Tsunami Dojo's is a club based in West Somerset, which specialises in the Japanese martial arts of Judo, Iaido, Kendo, and Jodo.<br> <br> Tsunami Dojo's actively welcomes any one, regardless of age or ability, who wishes to study and practice Jodo, Iaido, Kendo and Judo. <br> </font></h1> <h2><font size="3" face="Arial">Tsunami Dojo's offer a relaxed and informal environment, where instruction, guidance, and help from black belt grades is on hand to students. <br> <br> Tsunami Dojo's is registered with national organisations which are recognised and endorsed in Japan. The Dojo has access to high grade instruction, and national grading panels, and is host to two national seminar and gradings each year.<br> </font></h2> <h1><font size="3" face="Arial">Iaido is the Japanese martial way of drawing, utilizing and returning the long sword, or Katana, to its scabbard or saya.</font></h1> <h3><font size="3" face="Arial">The roots of Iaido are derived from the original techniques of lai-jitsu, laido, however is concerned with the perfection of the from using the mind, spirit and etiquette, as well as the effectiveness of the technique, and as such, is a Zen art. Practice includes both new and Koryu kata techniques, (individual and paired) to draw and cut correctly, and put the sword away, Attention is paid to perfecting posture, correct attitude and awareness.</font></h3> <h1><font size="3" face="Arial">Jodo Literally, “the way of the stick”. The Jo is a pole with a length of 128 cms and a diameter of 2.4cms. </font></h1> <h1><font size="3" face="Arial">The main advantage of the Jo is its flexibility. It can be used to thrust in a similar fashion to the (yari), or strike like a naginata, or held like a sword. Its main advantage over the sword is its additional length and versatility. Jodo is taught to complement the sword arts of Kendo and Iaido. Students learn the basic techniques in the ZNKR Seitei Jodo, which include single practice (Tandoku dosa) and paired practice (Sotai dosa), and the 12 Seitei Jodo Kata. <br> <br> Judo, (literally the “way of gentleness”), is the gentle art of grappling and throwing and was conceived and developed by Japanese master of swordsmanship and hand-to-hand combat, Jigoro Kano. </font></h1> <h3><font size="3" face="Arial"> The techniques used in Judo are taken from Ju-Jitsu and are designed to use mental and physical energy efficiently. Judo is therefore ideal for developing fitness, stamina and mental discipline, and is well suited to both juniors and adults regardless of their age or ability. Techniques include rolls, grappling, throwing, holds and free practice.</font></h3> <h1><font size="3" face="Arial">Kendo “The way of the sword” is the dynamic Japanese martial art of fencing. Kendo is in itself a life time study. </font></h1> <h3><font size="3" face="Arial"> Students practice with a bamboo sword Shinai, and wear protective armor. Regular practice provides benefits in physical health and fitness, and spiritual strength. Training is based on respect and courtesy, and encompasses Kendo concepts and basics, paired practice and kata. Classes are conducted in a safe and friendly atmosphere, and include Dan grade instruction. Classes suitable for beginners / experienced alike.<br> <br> <br> </font></h3> </td> </tr> </table> <p><img border="0" src="judo-iaido-kendo-jodo.gif" width="749" height="90"></p> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"> <h1><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3">judo, iaido, kendo,jodo,kendo,iaido,seita gata,seitei gata,seitei iai,shinden,shinden ryu,muso shinden ryu,muso jikiden ryu,japanese fencing,znkr ,endo,british kendo ,british kendo association,british judo council,muso shindo ryu jo-jutsu,britsish kendo association,bka,bjc,bja,bogu,shinai,martial arts,japanese swordsmanship,japanese sword arts,sword arts,swordsmanship,west ,somerset,leisure ,martial arts clubs,martial arts somerset,clubs,dojos ,dojos uk,tsunami dojo’s,tsunami,omori ryu,eishin ryu,oku iai,shoden,chuden,okuden,koryu ,kendo somerset,iaido somerset,judo somerset,jodo somerset,dojos somerset,kendo uk,iaido uk,jodo ,uk,judo uk,tsunami uk,tsunami somerset,watchet seminar,english dojos,</font></h1> </td> </tr> </table> <p align="center"><font size="2" face="Arial"><font color="#006600"><a href="http://www.tsunamidojos.co.uk" target="_blank">Home</a> I <a href="judo1.htm">Judo</a> I <a href="kendo1.htm">Kendo</a> I <a href="iaido.htm">Iaido</a> I <a href="jodo.htm">Jodo</a>  I <a href="calender.htm">Calend</a></font><a href="calender.htm"><font color="#000080">a</font><font color="#006600"><font color="#000080" size="2" face="Arial">r</font> </font></a> <font color="#006600"><font color="#000080" size="2" face="Arial"> I <a href="news.htm">News</a> I <a href="disc1_post.htm">Forum</a> I <a href="contact1.htm">Contact<br> </a></font><br> </font><font color="#000080">Copyright © 2001 <a href="http://www.pcwebshop.co.uk" target="_blank">PC Webshop</a> & <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal" lang="EN-US">Tsunami Dojo's</span></font></font><font size="2" face="Arial" color="#000080"><br>   All rights reserved   Revised: April 06, 2005</font> </body>