Schedule
We welcome all new enthusiasts who want to start their adventure with the Katori Shinto-ryu, on a dedicated introductory workshop!
The introductory workshop is 3 hours dedicated to explaining the basic aspects of training and kata, giving you a much better start to your practice. This is an opportunity to gain basic information and skills that will be invaluable during regular training.
Our priority is to provide you with a solid foundation to master the material necessary to practice the first form of kata in pairs.
Each participant in the workshop will receive Vademecum Dojo TAKE - A booklet containing the most important information, including dojo etiquette, fighting positions, a glossary of terms, curriculum, exam requirements and style history.
The next such workshop will be held in 2-3 months. If these dates do not suit you, you can sign up for 3 hours individual trainings, which will allow you to master the basics and join the beginner group.
๐ 31.01.2026 (Saturday)
โฐ 08:45 - On-site registration
โฐ 09:00 - Commencement
โฐ 12:00 - Conclusion
Program
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Introduction to school Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu
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A brief history of the school and the founder
presentation of the material and weapons used during training
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Basic cuts and pushes
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Basic items (kamae)
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Dojo etiquette and sword handling
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First kata (paired form) of the sword
Place
๐Studium of Physical Education and Sports at Jagiellonian University, Piastowska 26, 30-059 Krakow. We are at "Room with mats"., the first building from the side of Piastowska. Possibility to use free parking On the premises of the Study (at the barrier say for classes in the hall with mats). See directions how to get there.
Speaker
Seminar will be lead by the Sensei Mateusz Kuduk (3'Dan) As well as the school's instructors. You can read more about our instructors at this page.
Registration
The following are required to participate in the workshop advance registration. If you decide to train regularly after the workshop, additional registration will not be necessary.
Seating is limited due to the availability of spare bokken. The order of applications is decisive. Late registrations may need to purchase bokken before the start of the workshop - information will be included in the form.
๐ A minimum age of 15 is required.
๐To register, please complete the registration form under this link.
What to bring to the workshop?
๐ฝ Sports attire: long sweatpants, t-shirt
๐ง A bottle of water
๐ฅ We practice barefoot, but flip-flops can come in handy for the transition from the locker room to the hall
if you have your kimono and bokken you can bring them
๐ Good humor!
Costs
๐ฐ Cost of participation: 170 zล
The fee can be paid cash on the spot or by bank transfer no later than 3 days before the workshop To a bank account:
๐น TAKE Association
๐ Gลogowska street 15/3, 30-416 Krakรณw
๐ฆ Bank account number:
55 2030 0045 1110 0000 0302 2120
๐ก In the title of the transfer, write: "Introductory Workshop - First and Last Name".
Additional information
We recommend starting regular training during the month from the completion of the workshop to consolidate the skills learned. If you have not been able to start training at this time and more than a month has passed since the workshop, you can repeat the introductory workshop at no additional cost.
Before and after the workshop there will be an opportunity to purchase of bokken and cover - The first things you will need for regular training. You can also place your order in advance at our store and pick them up in front of the workshop.
How do the workshops rate their participants?
We organize the workshops from 2023. At the end of them, we ask participants in an anonymous survey to evaluate them. This allows us to continuously improve them.
* Attention! The workshop is held in a different room than the one shown in the video ๐