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Mugai Ryu Iaihyodo

Feudal-Era Japanese Swordsmanship

Chicago Dojo

Japanese Culture Center

Tenshinkan Dojo

2940 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 

The Japanese Culture Center – Tenshinkan Dojo has been home to Mugai Ryu Iaihyodo in the Midwest region of the United States since 2001. As a branch, or Shibu, of the Mugai Ryu Iaihyodo Ryuōkai, the Japanese Culture Center has hosted teachers from Japan on numerous occasions.

Chicago 25th Anniversary Seminar

All testing and certification fees include a ¥500 processing and wiring fee.
Certification fees are paid upon passing.

Chicago 25th Anniversary Seminar

Shodan

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Nidan

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Sandan

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Yondan

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Godan

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Class Schedule

Ongoing Classes

Monday: 8:00-9:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00-9:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Fundamentals Classes

Saturday: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Chicagoland Area Events

Chicago Dojo 25th Anniversary

The Chicago Dojo is celebrating its 25th anniversary this October, hosting students from across North America for a multi-day intensive training seminar and demonstration.Any past students who wish to be involved in this event should contact the

2026 Soke Seminar — Koyasan

We were honored to attend the 300th Memorial for Tsuji Gettan Sukemochi, the founder of Mugai Ryu, and the 50th Memorial for Nakagawa Shinichi Soke, held at Koyasan this year.Students from all around the world participated in this historic event,

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The America Midwest Shibu comprises the Chicago and Milwaukee Dojo. Students who join either of these dojo will also be joining the Mugai Ryu Iaihyodo Ryuōkai, a worldwide federation of Mugai Ryu Iai Hyodo practitioners, teachers, and training centers.

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