Experience Training at Nintai Kai
Every photograph tells part of the journey at Nintai Kai - from the first lesson through to advanced kata, paired practice, tameshigiri and seminars. Browse the gallery below to discover the discipline, focus and community that define our training.
Beginners kirikaeshi - ready to move
Beginners course - get a grip (tenouchi)
Beginners cutting and moving against opponent
Beginners kata practice
Beginners Japanese Sword Course Complete
Beginners kyu grading
Observing kihon - basics
Assistant instructor explains 'shiburi' - ringing action of grip
Peer feedback on kesa giri
Kihon - Basic 'suburi' warm up with iaito
Start of regular session- Kingsmere Bicester
Tameshigiri - Kiriage (Upward Cut)
Tanren Kata with Tetsubo
Tameshigiri - Contemplating the next cut
Pairs kumitachi - receiving a strike
Jodan in pairs kumitachi
Pairs kumitachi - facing off
Tameshigiri - Completion of kesa giri (angular cut)
Tanren kata - lunge with tetsubo
Approaching the next cut
Learning from every cut
Teams ready for tameshigiri - Kingsmere
Watching the action, taking tips!
Silent contemplation 'mokuso' at start and end of class
Training together
Tanren teacups - uncoiling the dragon!
Preparing to train
Working together - job done!
