Wakizashi Techniques Edition

Launched in 2026, the Shinkage-ryu Hōgan-ha Class dives into the flashy and highly distinctive techniques once practiced by samurai officials (hōgan) of the past.

These are methods born from necessity—designed to function in unconventional, unpredictable situations.

🗓 Weekly Online Classes (Japan Time)

♦️ Shogo’s Shinkage-ryu Hōgan-ha Class

🔷 Tsukada & Kurosawa Sensei’s Shinkage-ryu Hōgan-ha Class

This Time’s Focus: Wakizashi Techniques

In this section, we train 13 wakizashi techniques, all performed from seiza.
You begin with the wakizashi placed either to your left or right, and attack from that position.

What makes these techniques especially unique is this 👇

1. Unlike uchigatana techniques, there is no saya handling

2. And if the sword is placed on your right side, you must naturally draw with your left hand

Why Is This So Difficult at First?

At the beginning, most people struggle—and that’s completely normal.

But once again, this difficulty is intentional.

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The Samurai Way of Thinking

Samurai of the past trained relentlessly so they could win under any circumstances.

They never assumed ideal conditions.

By practicing these wakizashi techniques, you will quickly deepen your understanding of:

1. How a blade behaves without the support of the scabbard
2. How your body adapts when usual habits no longer work
3. And how true technique emerges only outside your comfort zone

These kata will dramatically expand your relationship with the katana and wakizashi alike.

Want to Learn More?

📘 What Is Shinkage-ryu Hōgan-ha?

Its connection to Asayama Ichiden-ryu Hyōhō, and what other techniques are taught

👉 https://letsaskshogoharumi.com/pages/completeguide-to-shinkage-ryu-hogan-ha

📝 How to Join Our Online Lessons

What you should know and prepare before getting started

👉 https://letsaskshogoharumi.com/blogs/asayama-ichiden-ryu-kyoto-dojo/how-to-join-shogo-s-online-katana-lessons

✨ We look forward to training with you.

See you in class!