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!