Beginners Course – Autumn’25

Oct 25, 2025 | News

Would you like to learn how to use a Japanese sword?

You can learn this in the Fūgetsudō Dōjō, Beginners Course Autumn’25 programme.

We are offering a 10 lessons of iaidō course for beginners to learn the very basics of Japanese sword. In this course you can learn the correct posture, footwork, cutting techniques and budō etiquette.

Everyone who is interested in learning iaidō is welcome. We accept students from the age of 18 and above.

Clothing & Equipment

Fūgetsudō will provide the students with basic equipment for the lessons.

You will receive a bokutō (wooden sword) with its saya (scabbard), and an obi (belt) for keeping the sword in place will be provided by us. If you already own suitable equipment, let us know during your application.

As for clothing, you may practise with comfortable clothes or any sportswear. Additionally, you will need a pair of strong kneepads for kneeling techniques, and a pair of slippers to use outside of the dōjō. Please note that we practise iaidō barefoot on the dōjō ground.

Beginners Course Autumn’25 Programme

The beginner course programme consists of 10 lessons of 2 hours spread over a month.

  • Starting date: 11 November, 2025 Tuesday
  • Ending date: 13 December, 2025 Saturday
  • Location:
    • Tuesday (19:30 – 21:30)
      Gymzaal Tweede Oosterparkstraat 33, 1091 HV Amsterdam
    • Saturday (13:00 – 15:00)
      Sportcentrum De Pijp Bokszaal Lizzy Ansinghstraat 88, 1072 RD Amsterdam
  • Course fee: €90 (incl. %9)

Please fill in the application form to sign up!

Disclaimer

We kindly ask you to read carefully all the conditions to be registered in this course programme:

  • You must be at least 18 years old or older, and able to prove your identity.
  • Learning the content of this course highly depends on your participation. You are expected to join at least one lesson per week.
  • In case of missing lessons or dropping out before completing the course, there will be no reimbursement.
  • You must fill and sign the terms & conditions form that we will send you before your payment.
  • You must complete the payment at least 48 hours before the starting of the course.
  • If you cancel within the 24 hours prior to the course, there will be no reimbursement.

Thank you very much for your interest. We are looking forward to seeing you in our dōjō!

Open Day 2025

Oct 15, 2025 | News

Are you interested in learning how to use a Japanese sword, but not sure if it suits you?

Fūgetsudō iaidō dōjō gives you this chance. It is possible to train iaidō as a member, or by following a beginners course programme. But before making any commitment, you can try for once on the Open Day 2025.

Try iaidō for free

The Fūgetsudō Dōjō opens its doors for those who are curious about iaidō and want to try it.

On the 1st of November, you are welcome to join our open training and try iaidō for free.

If you are interested in joining, please let us know by filling the form below, because our capacity is limited!

Open Day 2025

Date: 1 November, 2025 Saturday (13:00 – 15:00)

Location: Sportcentrum De Pijp, Bokszaal

Lizzy Ansinghstraat 88, 1072 RD Amsterdam

Please sign up by filling in the application form.

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What to expect from an Open Day

In this two-hours session, we will introduce the very basics of Japanese sword techniques, such as how to hold the sword and how to swing, correct posture, footwork and budō etiquette.

Everyone who is interested in learning iaidō is welcome. We accept participants from the age of 18 and above.

Clothing & Equipment

Fūgetsudō will provide the students with basic equipment for the lessons.

You will receive a bokutō (wooden sword), and an obi (belt) for keeping the sword in place. If you already own suitable equipment, let us know during your application.

As for clothing, you may practise with comfortable clothes or any sportswear. Please note that we practise iaidō barefoot.

Disclaimer

  • If you cannot make it to the Open Day, please let us know as soon as possible, so we can let more people attend by taking your place.
  • You must be at least 18 years old or older, and able to prove your identity.
  • Martial arts training involves physical activity and inherent risk. Therefore, swords must be handled with the utmost care and responsibility.
  • By participating in lessons or events, members acknowledge these risks and agree that the Fūgetsudō Association, its teachers, and volunteers cannot be held liable for injuries, accidents, or loss of personal property.
  • We respect and do not discriminate against anyone. Everyone is welcome, regardless of gender, religion, or ethnic background.
  • Each participant ensures they are mentally and physically able to train safely with others.
  • There is no place for aggression, abuse, intimidation or bullying in the dōjō.
  • Presence in the dōjō under the influence of alcohol or other narcotics is strictly prohibited.
  • Behaviours against these rules may cause participants’ removal from the dōjō.

Shoshikai Seminar May’25

May 20, 2025 | News

Last week we were in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium for the Shōshikai Seminar May’25 with Furuichi Sensei.

For six days, sensei taught ZNKR and Musō Shinden-ryū iaidō to iaidōka from all around Europe. He revisited all the changes in the forms of ZNKR iaidō, which will be effective for competitions and exams from this Summer on.

Our instructors Berna and Taciser were present, and Berna was the simultaneous translator of Furuichi sensei for the entire seminar.

We are thankful for sensei’s great attention and patience, and looking forward to meeting him again this Summer! Shōshikai Seminar May’25 was organised by the Shōshikai Belgium group. We are grateful for their hospitality, and also for the supervision of all the 6th and 7th dan sensei attended the seminar.

Shōshikai Seminar May’25 Group Picture

Beginners Course – Summer’25

May 1, 2025 | News

Would you like to learn how to use a Japanese sword?

You can learn this in the Fūgetsudō Dōjō, Beginners Course Summer’25 programme.

We are offering a 6-weeks iaidō course for beginners to learn the very basics of Japanese sword. In this course you can learn the correct posture, footwork, cutting techniques and budō etiquette.

Everyone who is interested in learning iaidō is welcome. We accept students from the age of 18 and above.

Clothing & Equipment

Fūgetsudō will provide the students with basic equipment for the lessons.

You will receive a bokuto (wooden sword) with its saya (scabbard), and an obi (belt) for keeping the sword in place will be provided by us. If you already own suitable equipment, let us know during your application.

Iaido is practised barefoot. You may practise with comfortable clothes or sportswear, and you will need a pair of knee protectors (volleyball type or stronger) for kneeling techniques.

Beginners Course Summer’25 Programme

The beginner course programme consists of 10 lessons of 2 hours spread over 6 weeks.

Please fill in the application form to sign up!

Disclaimer

We kindly ask you to read carefully all the conditions to be registered in this course programme:

  • You must be at least 18 years old or older, and able to prove your identity.
  • Learning the content of this course highly depends on your participation. You are expected to join at least one lesson per week.
  • In case of missing lessons or dropping out before completing the course, there will be no reimbursement.
  • You must fill and sign the terms & conditions form that we will send you before your payment.
  • You must complete the payment at least 48 hours before the starting of the course.
  • If you cancel within the 24 hours prior to the course, there will be no reimbursement.

Thank you very much for your interest. We are looking forward to seeing you in our dōjō!