Tsukada & Kurosawa Sensei Online Lessons
Exciting news from the Hōgan-ha Class of Tsukada Sensei & Kurosawa Sensei’s online lessons!
Since launching in 2026, the class has focused on seated techniques with the uchigatana for the first two months — carefully building fundamentals, posture, and control.
But now…
A new weapon is about to enter the curriculum.
🗡 Wakizashi Training Begins
Yes — we are officially starting training with the wakizashi.
This is the shorter sword of the traditional daishō pair that samurai carried daily.
While it may look like a smaller version of the uchigatana,
its handling is significantly different:
- Distance is shorter
- Timing changes
- Body positioning must adjust
- The feeling of control is unique
Because of these differences, we will approach the training carefully and systematically.
13 Classical Kata
In this class, we will study 13 wakizashi kata step by step.
Each form reveals:
- How to control space at close range
- How to move efficiently with a shorter blade
- How classical warriors adapted to different situations
It is a fascinating study — subtle, precise, and very practical.
Join Us
Weekly lessons start at just $40 per month.
If you’ve ever been curious about the art of the wakizashi, now is the perfect time to begin.
Let’s explore these 13 kata together.
