Asayama Ichiden Ryu ｜Kyoto Dojo – Let's ask Shogo & Harumi

Thank you very much for your interest in Asayama Ichiden-ryu Hyoho Kobudo – Kyoto Dojo.
At the Kyoto Dojo, we are actively welcoming new students. Even complete beginners are carefully and patiently guided. We truly look forward to training together with you.

⭐️ Major Goal for 2026

100 members at the Kyoto Dojo

By the end of 2026, we aim to reach over 100 members in total, combining both in-person and online students. Once this goal is achieved, we hope to establish a permanent, dedicated dojo in Kyoto—not a rental space, but a true home dojo.
We would sincerely appreciate your support in helping us make this vision a reality.

What you can learn

Japanese Swordsmanship

Kenjutsu 剣術

Learn timing, posture, cutting lines, and control using a wooden katana.
Train to move naturally and connect your body and blade as one.

Katana Drawing

Iaijutsu 居合術

Practice smooth and precise drawing and returning of the katana from the scabbard.
Focus on calm breathing, awareness, and clean movement.

Etiquette and Philosophy

Reiho 礼法

Build a respectful spirit through bowing, etiquette, and traditional principles.
Develop a strong body, a calm mind, and a humble heart.

What the Actual Training is Like

*Training is Held in Japanese and English

Kyoto Branch Leader

Shogo Yamaguchi

Asayama Ichiden-Ryu Hyōhō
-Student of Seki Nobuhide-sensei (22nd headmaster)
-International Relations Officer
-Kyoto Branch Representative
-Online 3rd-dan / Honbu 2nd Dan

A global cultural ambassador sharing Japanese budo & culture worldwide (YouTube Channel: Let's Ask Shogo – followed by millions globally)

Fees

・Monthly Fee: ¥10,000
*When joining, please also pay a one-time Enrollment Fee of ¥10,000 and an Annual Membership Fee of ¥5,000, due every April.
・Trial Lesson: ¥7,000
・Observation: ¥1,000

Venue

Dance Space cEL
2F Akao Building, 7-27-1 Honmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
💻 Official Website
🗺️ Google Maps

Schedule

Date & Time:
Every Tuesday & Thursday
6:30 PM–9:30 PM
*Please note: Since this is a rental space, entry before 18:15 is not permitted.

The schedule doesn’t work for you?
Then feel free to request a private lesson from the form!
• 2 hours per person: ¥40,000
• From the second person onward: +¥10,000 per person

If you’d like a session longer than 2 hours, or training over multiple consecutive days, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Kyoto Dojo Training Schedule

What is Asayama Ichiden-Ryu Hyoho?

Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu Hyoto, was founded around 400 years ago during the late Sengoku period (1467~1615). It preserves techniques used on the battlefield, assuming wearing armor.

Asayama Ichiden Ryu Hyoho is a comprehensive martial art with Kenjutsu, Iai (katana drawing), sickle, staff, and many other weapons. It teaches so many weapons, that there are more than 300 kata (fixed exercises) that the students must study. There are also many other techniques that have been passed down orally, and even the sensei doesn’t know how many there are in total because there are just too many. Asayama Ichiden Ryu Hyoho is consideredone of the few Kobudo: ancient budo martial arts that exist today because it was born before the Edo period when samurai still existed. Budo ryuha, born after the end of the Edo period (1603~1868), or in other words after Japan’s Westernization, is considered Gendai-budo: modern budo martial arts.