Shinkendo Shoshinkan Dojo Is the only authorized branch of
the International Shinkendo Federation in Massachusetts, and
the New England State. Shinkendo was founded by Master
Toshishiro Obata, and is dedicated to the study of authentic
Samurai Swordsmanship. Students learn the history and
traditions of the Samurai, and learn practical, real combat
techniques passed down from centuries of battle-tested
method.
Shinkendo
is as much a philosophy as It Is a form of martial art. The
name, Shin (sincere, serious or truth) - Ken (sword) - Do
(the way) can be interpreted as meaning, “The way of the
true sword." Shinkendo offers us a
way
to pursue truth with full sincerity and deep commitment, and
to improve ourselves spiritually and physically. This should
be one's constant
goal in life. Obta Kaiso teaches us, "Jin-Sei
Shinkendo”or“Life is Shinkendo”. For more on Shinkendo,
please visit the Shinkendo Honbu website at
www.shinkendoboston.com
Shinkendo Shoshinkan Dojo, head Instructor Is Dr. Shaffee
Bacchus. He studied at Shinkendo New York Dojo with Lou
D'Agostino - sensei and also directly with Obata
Toshishiro-Kaiso (headmaster and founder). Shaffee-Sensei
holds teaching license In Shinkendo and also black belt In
Toyama Ryu swordsmanship.
Shinkendo Shoshinkan Dojo was names by Obata-Kaiso, and
means an initial earnest approach to practice or training.
If you are interested in studying Shinkendo please
contact at Soshinkan.Shibucho@gmall.com.
Located inside the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association
building
