Information About TrainingWHO - Due to the nature of the training, it can be extremely dangerous. As such, only mature, focused, and dedicated individuals will be allowed to join.
WHAT - Hōten Ryū is practiced both solo and in pairs using a variety of weapons. This training includes swords (katana); weighted-chains (kusari fundo); truncheon (tetsujo); hidden weapons (hibuki); and much more. WHERE - Near downtown Tempe. Hōten Ryū is a battlefield art, so training will often be conducted outdoors. The exact location will change according to the needs of the class. WHEN - Sunday mornings, 8:30am-10:30am. (Days of the week may change according to the needs of the class.) Hoten Ryu 法典流Translating the exact meaning of words from Japanese to English can lead to confusion. Nevertheless, I have listed the literal meanings of the characters (Kanji) below:
法典 HOTEN - Means "Code" or "Law" or even "Body of Laws" 流 RYU - Means "Flow", "Stream", or "Current" Enten Dojo 炎天道場炎天 ENTEN - Means "Blazing Heat", "Boiling Sun", or "Scorching Heavens"
道場 DOUJOU - "Place of the Way" |
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