New England Shin Shin Ryu Iaijutsu

Save the date! Jan 17 2026. Regional training at Meidokan with Bob Foster Sensei. dojocho of the Yushinkan Dojo in Pennsylvania. A great opportunity to train and/or get introduced to Shinshin Ryu iaijutsu.

Ever dream of learning traditional Japanese sword arts? The start to the journey is simple—just walk through the door. Here at the Mediokan Dojo in Hamden CT we train in Shinshin Ryu iaijutsu, a traditional martial system that is over 400 years old. We currently have openings for new members for 2026. Feel free to reach out for more information or better yet visit us on Saturday mornings at 767 Benham St, lower level from 10am to 12:30 for an introduction to this beautiful and challenging art.

Summer's a great time to begin training! If you're interested in studying traditional Japanese swordsmanship, the Meidokan Dojo in Hamden CT is accepting students