Toyama Ryu: Traditional Japanese swordsmanship
Toyama Ryu is both a kenjutsu (a sword art that teaches the techniques of sword fighting) as well an an iaido (a ‘way’, a polished sword art that is intended to help develop a certain mindset). Both aspects are necessary to gain the gifts of real, authentic sword study. Actual combat skills — real cuts that are capable of cutting something, the ability to deal with an opponent — make the moving meditation of swordwork alive and vibrant. Iaido’s intense focus and pursuit of perfection gives the swordwork a depth and resonance.
The way of the sword is a journey. It is a path that tempers your body, mind, heart and spirit.
We are a sword dojo located in Utah Valley. We practice traditional skills for the katana and wakizashi: drawing, cutting, swordfighting techniques. There are also the inner aspects of the sword, zen meditation, and endless training in the basics.
