| About ISF-AL
ISF-AL (formally ISF-ALGA) is a group dedicated for
practicing Shinkendo, traditional Japanese Swordsmanship developed by Kaiso
Toshishiro Obata. Paul Couch and Yumiko Matsuoka, students of Kaiso Obata
have practiced under Kaiso Obata beginning in 1988 as members of USA Battodo
Federation. We became the first Shinkendo
instructors in this area and introduced Shinkendo in the Southeast United
States.
Birmingham Dojo is the first Shinkendo Dojo in Southeast. Since 1990, we
have been maintained a small but quality group. Atlanta Dojo was founded
in 1993. Initially located in Marietta area. We had an active group in Decatur for 10 years. However, upon relocation of Sensei Yumi, Atlanta Dojo
was closed in 2007.
Whereas we feel the need for students to become more familiar with and involve
themselves in more in depth study of Japanese culture and history in
general and the study of the Samurai sword in particular, we conduct periodic
lectures and discussions on these subjects. These studies aid
students in their appreciation of Kaiso Obata's Shinkendo.
See our "About Shinkendo" page or visit www.shinkendo.com for more information. |
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