Toyama Ryu Sword
Saturday 11:00 AM
Demonstration on the use of the Japanese Sword by Orlando Seibunkan dojo with sensei Bob Lampp. Witness the art in kumitachi ( practice forms) and tameshigire (target cutting).
Bonsai – Ikebana
Samurai calmed their spirit by practicing ka do (way of flowers). T here will be bonsai & Ikebana exhibits featuring the Central Florida Bonsai Club of Orlando and the Orlando/Winter Park Chapter 132 Ikebana International Society.
Exhibit viewing Friday and Saturday until 5 pm
Yamato Tradition
Saturday 1:00 PM Sword scholars will present an exhibit of important Japanese Swords from the Yamato (Nara) Tradition. A display and informational presentation will be followed by a “hands on” opportunity with these treasured swords. Mr. Joe Forcine and Ray Singer presenting
Shaolin – Tai Chi
Saturday 4:00 PM
Sifu Malon Pilossoph and sensei Allen Hoss will demonstrate traditional Chinese long sword and sabre forms, a classical contrast to the Japanese style of sword practice using Nihonto.
Sword Etiquette
Saturday 10:30 AM
If you would like to learn about how to properly handle a Japanese sword while acquiring a number of helpful tips on sword viewing, you can use this session to prepare for viewing in the showroom or exhibit. Mr. Joe Forcine is instucting.
This is a very popular half hour for “newbies”.
Tsuba Roundtable
Saturday 2:30 & 5:00 PM
What is your passion – iron, soft metal, koshirae? What do you find most interesting about a particular item? This is an informal show and tell open to anyone to show off or learn more about aspects of appreciation. Bring something to share with a small group, or simply handle some great works and learn.
Hozoin ryu Sojutsu
Saturday 3:00 pm A demonstration of the ancient art of spearsmanship once practiced by the warrior monks of Nara. The South Florida Tosa no Kai dojo will be presenting this exciting program .