KOUSEIKAN Shishin Houten-ryu Classical Japanese Martial Arts
Hello, My name is Tomoki Yoshida, Head Instructor and Founder of Shishin
Houten-ryu Kouseikan.
Our school is a modern yet traditional comprehensive martial art, founded
in the Reiwa era and practiced in Takatsuki City, Osaka.
We study classical Japanese martial arts such as Kenjutsu (swordsmanship),
Iaijutsu, Bojutsu, Naginatajutsu, as well as Jujutsu, a traditional unarmed
combat system.
At the same time, we place great importance on the moral and human development
of the practitioner.
Not Entertainment, Not Performance
Kouseikan is not a place to practice flashy choreography, theatrical sword
fighting, or performance-style movements as seen in movies.
This is a traditional Japanese dojo, where classical martial arts are
studied with sincerity, discipline, and respect.
Safety and Training Environment All training is conducted using wooden
weapons only.
Safety, control, and mutual respect are strictly emphasized at all times,
allowing participants to train seriously while minimizing risk.
Training is conducted in a quiet indoor dojo environment, with emphasis
on etiquette, posture, and proper form.
Philosophy of the Dojo
The core philosophy of our dojo is: To transmit the techniques, teachings,
and cultural heritage of classical Japanese martial arts, to cultivate
Bushido-based ethics, and to nurture individuals who can live guided by
their own inner principles rather than external expectations.
Training here is not limited to physical technique alone.
We also study Bushido philosophy, so that practitioners may walk the path
of sincerity and integrity as human beings.
We believe this is the true significance of studying classical martial
arts and Bushido in today’s VUCA world—an unpredictable and unstable era.
Learning Through the Body One of the most fascinating aspects of classical
martial arts is that philosophy is understood through the body.
For example, when swinging a wooden sword, ignoring its weight and relying
solely on force will never lead to proper technique.
Instead, the movement becomes slower and ineffective.
True mastery requires learning techniques in accordance with the principles
of nature.
While this may sound philosophical, in classical martial arts these principles
are embedded within movement itself.
Through repeated practice, understanding arises naturally through experience.
Invitation
If you are interested in traditional Japanese martial arts centered on
swordsmanship, and wish to study the spirit of Bushido, we invite you to
step through the gates of our dojo.
Observation and trial sessions are available by appointment only.
Instruction is conducted primarily in Japanese, with basic English support
provided when necessary.
Most participants are adults who seek serious study rather than casual
entertainment.
Monthly training fee is ¥13,000 for four sessions per month.
Details will be provided upon inquiry.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Training Location
Studio Bright 2-11 Takatsuki-cho, Takatsuki City Osaka, Japan
Training Schedule Tuesday: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Weekends & Public Holidays:
Daytime sessions (approximately 3 hours, schedule may vary)
Training Content Kenjutsu Iaijutsu Bojutsu Naginatajutsu Jujutsu (traditional
unarmed techniques)
Contact for Trial Sessions
Official LINE: https://lin.ee/ewF8ary
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/y.tomoki.shishinhoutenryu
Eligibility Suitable for ages 10 and above.
Most participants are adults.
Media inquiries and requests for martial arts demonstrations
may be directed to the following contact:shishinhoutenryu@gmail.com
