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Shinbukai Dojo - Iaido & Jodo Singapore

The Way of
UNSHEATHED
SPIRIT

Traditional swordsmanship practiced in modern Singapore. Shinbukai Dojo serves as a sanctuary for those seeking focus and mental resilience through the movements of Iaido and Jodo.

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The Disciplines

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IAIDO 
居合道

Iaido is the Japanese martial art of drawing the sword, striking, and sheathing in one fluid motion. It is a "moving meditation" focused on absolute presence, precision, and the cultivation of a calm, unwavering mind.

JODO 
杖道 

Jodo is the traditional art of using the Jo (a wooden staff) to neutralize an opponent armed with a sword. It emphasizes timing & distance, using the staff’s versatility to suppress aggression.

TAMIYA Shinken RYU IAIjutsu
田宮神剣流居合術

Tamiya Shinken Ryu Iaijutsu is a 400-year-old tradition from the prestigious Kishu Tokugawa lineage. Characterized by its dignified, large-scale movements, it emphasizes Katsujin-ken—the "life-giving sword", where techniques are practiced with mercy and a humble heart.

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The Path of 
Focused Intent

Practice at Shinbukai is a silent dialogue between the self and the blade. In the stillness of the dojo, we study the heritage of Iaido and Jodo, not as tools for conflict, but as a framework for absolute presence.

Every draw, every strike, and every movement is an exercise in mental clarity. In the heart of a restless city, we seek the spirit and martial arts as a way to anchor the mind, finding a profound sense of balance that extends far beyond the wooden floors of our training space.

千日の稽古を鍛とし、万日の稽古を練とす
- 宮本 武蔵


A Thousand Days to Forge, Ten Thousand to Refine
- Miyamoto Musashi

Contact Us

Shinbukai Dojo Singapore

Email Address:

shinbukai10@gmail.com

 

Contact Number:
+65 9648 0568 (Whatsapp / Call)

Dojo location

Tai Seng Dojo

1 Irving Pl, #09-08 Singapore 369546

Monday 8pm - 9:30pm

Orchid Country Club Dojo

1 Orchid Club Road, Singapore 769162

Wednesday 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Chronicles

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