Eastern Sword Class


Red Lotus Bukido

Practical Eastern Swordsmanship

Red Lotus Bukido is the study of Asian weaponry in its most practical application. Bukido students train in the use of multiple weapon systems in order to be totally familiar with their capabilities and to not be caught unprepared. Instead of having to travel to numerous dojos in order to learn Kenjutsu, Iaido, Kendo, Nitoichi, Sojutsu, Naginatajutsu, Timbe Rochin, and Taijiquan along with other styles, Red Lotus Bukido combines this wide range of training into one cohesive training program.

The lessons are designed to help students to take into account and adapt to an opponents’ weaponry. To avoid the distractions of anger, doubt, fear, or surprise arising from an opponents’ actions, they learn to empty their mind and respond to what needs a response. Strategy is not planning in the sense of working through an established list, but rather that it requires quick & appropriate responses to changing conditions. Planning works in a controlled environment, but when that environment is constantly changing, competing plans collide, creating unexpected situations.

Students will learn techniques by way of practical application, defensive drills, and active sparring in a safe and productive environment ideal to refine mental, physical, and spiritual discipline. Students will be taught lessons of Honor in addition to a code of conduct. This code of conduct will detail how students are to behave; to have an unwavering
sense of control and restraint in their actions with their weapon. Actions of hate, anger, or aggression will not be tolerated and will result in immediate expulsion from the program. Even though students will only be using padded or wooden weapons, “play” fighting will not be tolerated as any contact between weapons will only be done under the direction of the
instructor

Student Progression:

• Katana (long sword): White, Yellow, Gold, Advance Gold
• Katana & Wakizashi (Long and short sword): Orange, Green
• Sword & Shield (Mix of Eastern + Western Martial Arts): Advance Green, Blue
• Mixed Spear (Japanese): Advance Blue, Purple
• Jian (Tai Chi Sword): Red, Advance Red
• Niuweidao (double broadsword): Brown, with Black as the culmination

Initially, only a Bokken (wooden Katana shaped training sword), padded sword, and helmet will be used as the student learns the basic stances, sword positions, and movements. All students are to wear a uniform and be properly equipped to take part in any instruction. All supplies are available for purchase at our Dojo as outside weapons are not permitted
unless approved by the instructor.

Due to the nature of the subject studied, all students must be 14 years or older.

Contact us to schedule a FREE class. Class Times:
Thursday: 5:30 – 6:30 Saturday: 12:00 – 1:30

Jhoon Rhee Black Belt Academy
3884 Roundtree Rd.
Jefferson, MD 21755
301-473-7792