Home of Goshindo and Chanbara in New York City


We offer a variety of programs in addition to our regular classes. Please visit this page frequently for upcoming seminars and ongoing programs such as our Executive Samurai Program. *Samurai Sword Seminar* Become a Certified Chanbara Instructor (Long Sword) Intensive 2 1/2 Day Training Seminar Call to find out when the next seminar will be held Taught by New York State Representatives Sensei David Dougherty & Sensei John Brancato In Our Intensive 2 1/2 Day Seminar You Will Learn: Kihon (Basics) Proper Stances Proper Stricking and Blocking Techniques Strike Sets (Waza) Various Drills & Exercises Combative Games Tournament Procedures Proper Instructing Techniques Benefits of Becoming a Certified Chanbara Instructor: Increased Student Enrollment High Intensity workouts Fun, safe program for kids & adults Increased focus & Speed Cross-Train current students to add excitement Best Training outside of Japan *No Experience Necessary To Participate!* If your questions are not answered on this page, or for pricing information, please call Sensei John Brancato at 718-934-9349 - New York Budokan Items you will need for seminars (you may bring other items as needed) Water/Sports Drink (bring plenty) NO SODA Fruit (bananas are great) Small snacks (energy related, avoid high sugar items) Small lunch Small hand towels Additional uniform (if you like) This Certified Instructor Program Seminar is authorized by our head instructor, Kyoshi Shihan Dana Abbott of Samurai Sports. This is a great opportunity to become certified on the east coast. Don't miss out! Please Click Here for info on this seminar from Samurai Sports.	Click Here To Fill Out the Samurai Sword Seminar Application *Spirit of the Samurai* This is from an article appearing in the August 2001 issue of Black Belt magazine . If you want to walk anywhere in the world without injuring your feet, you have two options. You can carpet the surface of the earth and walk barefoot, or you can put on shoes and walk on whatever surface lies in front of you. Obviously, the first option is nonsensical while the second is quite practical. Why is it then, when martial artists engage in weapons sparring, they insist on covering every square inch of every legal target on their body so it can be struck with an unpadded weapon? Why not simply cover the hard surfaces of the weapon and leave the body unprotected and unencumbered. The latter philosophy lies at the heart of the modern Japanese (martial) art known as chanbara. — Editor
Executive Samurai Programs Executive Samurai Programs bring out the warrior in every businessperson. Strike your opponent repeatedly without pain or injury to either one of you – even your boss! Relieve stress and lose weight. Daily or weekly combative chanbara padded weaponry bouts improve one's mind and body, while developing a refreshed and energetic approach to life and work. Executive Samurai This program is designed for competitive executives who want to play the Ultimate Physical Game of Chess. Relieve stress, tone your body and work out your mind while using the short and/or long sword. Executive Traditional Originally designed for the Japanese businessman, this program is intended for Western businesspeople who are seeking the way of the traditional and combative sword (known as Toyama-Iai-Batto-Do). Contact Sensei John Brancato for more info on the Executive Samurai Program. Back to Top