Way of the Sword
Saturday 11:00 AM 5 :00 PM
There will be demonstrations on the practical use of the Japanese Sword by attending martial arts dojos.
Witness the arts of sword drawing, forms, and cutting.
Kyudo – Way of the Bow … TBA
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.
Demonstrations will occur Friday and Saturday
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 discussion will be conducted with Raymond Singer. Markus Sesko, and Robert Block participating.
Japanese Sword Guards
Saturday 3:30 PM For fittings students there will be an interactive study of Edo Period iron sword handguards – their history, construction, themes, valuation, and collecting trends will be included as part of this session. “Hands On” participation will be emphasized.