Way of the Sword
Saturday 11:00 AM Sunday 11 :30 AM
Demonstrations on the use of the Japanese Sword by Central Florida martial arts dojos. Witness the art in its practice forms and target cutting.
Kyudo – Way of the Bow
Saturday 4:00 pm A demonstration of the art of Japanese Archery. Enjoy the formal techniques and meditative aspects this Samurai art.
Bonsai – Ikebana
Samurai calmed their spirit by participating in ka do (way of flowers). T here will be bonsai & Ikebana exhibits featuring the Bonsai Societies of Florida Orlando Club and the Orlando chapter 132 of Ikebana International Society.
Exhibit viewing Friday and Saturday until 5 pm
Yamashiro Tradition
Saturday 1:00 PM Sword scholars will present an exhibit of important Japanese Swords from the Yamashiro (Kyoto) Tradition. A display and informational presentation will be followed by a “hands on” opportunity with these treasured swords.
Bijutsu Studio
Saturday 2:30 PM For all levels of students, an immersive study featuring three traditional Japanese crafts.
Shodo (Way of Writing) – calligraphy
Oshigata Making (rubbings of the Japanese Sword)
Tsuka Maki (wrapping the handle of a sword)
watch sayagaki (scabbard writing) being done
Sword Etiquette
Saturday and Sunday 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.
This is a very popular half hour for “newbies”.
Tsuba Roundtable
Saturday 3:15 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.