Sensei Dave Drawdy performs at 2011 Swordfest, 13 - 15 May 2011

May 2, 2011 - PRLog -- As a 501(c)(3), Virginia Kenshinkai promotes appreciation of Japanese culture and history, provides student training and education and sponsors trips to international and national venues for certifications. We are reaching out to invite you to participate in the education and enhancement of community awareness for these unique arts and participants.

Sensei Drawdy works tirelessly leading the Virginia Kenshinkai's students in their studies of Japanese Sword Martial Arts including: Nakamura Ryu Battodo, Toyama Ryu Iaido, and Mugai Ryu Iaihyodo.

Sensei Drawdy remits the following titles:
- Sergeant Major, U.S. Army (Ret.)

- Godan Renshi, Nakamura Ryu Happo Giri Toho

- Shibucho, International Batto Do Federation

- Group leader, Mugai Ryu Iaihyodo

- Gyokusuikai, Meishi-ha

- Dojo-cho, Virginia Kenshinkai

To the unlearned eye or unpracticed Sword Art enthusiast, this list of credits may not make a major impression, but to professional Sword Art Practitioners there is a deep sense of respect noting Sensei Drawdy's standing within the Japanese and Mixed Sword Art Communities.

Each year, Sensei Drawdy travels to international cities such as Japan; and throughout the United States to educate, compete, inform and participate among the Japanese and Mixed Sword Art | Edged Weaponry Practitioners of both the East and West. You do not want to miss your opportunity to see Sensei Drawdy perform 14 May in Alexandria Virginia at the Capital Area Budokai (25 South Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA).

If you are interested in training with the Virginia Kenshinkai or want to learn more about this topic, make certain you attend this season's Swordfest.

FREE INDOOR EVENTS are held on Saturday 14th of May 2011, as follows:

Saturday 14 May 2011 – Exhibitor Schedule
09:15 am   09:30 am   Welcome by Sensei Drawdy
09:30 am   09:50 am   Northern Virginia Budokai, Kendo - Brian Sherry Sensei
09:50 am   10:10 am   Northern Virginia Tendokan, Aratashii Naginata - Fran Vall Sensei
10:10 am   10:30 am   Capital Area Jodokai, Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo - Dan Pearson Sensei
10:30 am   11:00 am   New York Historical Fencing Association - Michael Edelson Lead Instructor
11:00 am   11:30 am   Shin Dojo, Mugai Ryu Meishiha - Rob Rivers Sensei
11:30 am   12:00 pm   Yagyu Shinkage Ryu Hyoho - Paul Manogue Sensei
12:00 pm   12:30 pm   Lunch Break--------------Lunch Break
12:30 pm   12:50 pm   Shakuhachi Flute Playing - Raymond Sosnowski Sensei
12:50 pm   01:20 pm   Virginia Kenshinkai Nakamura Ryu Batto Do - Dave Drawdy Sensei
01:20 pm   01:50 pm   Byakkokan Dojo, Toyama Ryu, USBDF - Sang Kim Sensei
01:50 pm   02:20 pm   NVA Assalto - Steven Reich Lead Instructor
02:30 pm   02:50 pm   Shutokukan Dojo - Meik Skoss Sensei
02:50 pm   03:20 pm   Shin Shin Sekiguchi Ryu - Dan Keupp Sensei
03:20 pm   04:05 pm   Hobyokan Dojo - David Hall Sensei
04:05 pm   04:35 pm   Northern Virginia Kyudo Kai - Bill Reid Sensei

Additionally, classes are being held on Friday 13 May and Sunday 15 May, review the following press release for times and more information:
http://www.prlog.org/11468767-national-and-international-...

A little more information regarding Japanese Sword Arts:
Batto, like iai, is a 'drawing sword' art that begins and ends with the sword in the saya. Nakamura Ryu grew from basic swordsmanship for military officers taught at the Toyama Military Academy in the late 1920's, although it has deep roots in several koryu, or older styles.

Students learn basic sword techniques, one- and two-person forms, and cutting. There is no sparring. Emphasis is on focus and control, effective technique, and spirit. Students may occasionally be exposed to other sword arts, either by visiting instructors or through voluntary participation in seminars or competitions.

The Virginia Kenshinkai is affiliated with the IBF (International Batto-Do Federation), the All Japan Toyama Ryu Battodo Federation, and are an authorized dojo directly under the Kakuseikai, hombu dojo of Nakamura Ryu Happogiri Toho. Some individuals in the group are also members of the US Federation of Batto Do.

Mugai Ryu was founded in 1693, and is based on older styles from the Sengoku period and a strong foundation of Zen. Emphasis is on 'cutting iai'. Training includes iaido (individual and two person forms, kneeling and standing), kenjutsu, and shizan (cutting). Our Mugai Ryu study group is part of the US Federation of Mugai Ryu under Tony Alvarez sensei and authorized by Niina Gosoke, soke of the Meishi-ha.
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The Virginia Kenshinkai is available for demonstrations, community and cultural events, and seminars - We appreciate community support and look forward to your participation. If you have any questions regarding exhibition, training, sponsor, vendor, marketing and literature distribution opportunities - please contact Ms. Donna L. Quesinberry at dp@donnaink.com.

See you 13-15 May!
Visit this link of Holly Morris from Fox 5 news gaining some specialized training:
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/mornings/holly_live/holly-morr...
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About the Virginia Kenshinkai: a 501(c)(3), Virginia Kenshinkai provides student training and education, sponsored trips to international and national venues, and facilitates appreciation of Japanese culture and history centered on Japanese Sword Arts. Invitations are extended to elicit further tradition, participation, education, community awareness and market capabilities. This year we will be accepting donations to aid our friends in Japan in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami. These are to be remitted to affiliate organizations within Japan to use at their discretion in restoration and renewal.

For 2012, the IBF (International Batto Do Federation), headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, has asked the Virginia Kenshinkai to host an International Batto Do Tai Kai next spring. The Kenshinkai is a branch Dojo within the IBF. We are hosting Judges and Senior Sensei from Japan with invitations to international branches (Britain, Serbia, Indonesia, and Australia). All exhibitors, vendors, sponsors, marketers and literature distributors from the 2011 Swordfest are first tier of invitees for IBF participation next spring. Various Japanese Sword Art Dojos throughout the United States (Florida, NY, California, plus others) are committed to attend and support Tai Kai in 2012 as well, which is to be an excellent Sword Art event opportunity.

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