January 13, 2024: The new dojo in Magnolia, Texas held an opening event and embu. Many members of Yokohama Mugaikai and US Mugairyu Iai Hyodo groups attended, including Nomura Sensei and Kurt Brown Sensei. A full account of the event is on the Kenshinkan Dojo website 
HERE.
A photo gallery of the Mugairyu Iai Hyodo highlights can be found HERE. Join us now to get started!
Welcome to Magnolia Mugaikai - the Texas Study Group for Mugairyu Iai Hyodo under the Yokohama Mugaikai.
Yokohama Mugaikai is led by Nomura Yoshitaka Sensei. Nomura Sensei leads the international practice of Mugairyu Iai Hyodo under Shiryukai with study groups across the globe. He regularly visits these groups to support student's efforts in learning Mugairyu Iai Hyodo.
Nomura Sensei is 9-Dan, Sohan and was conferred ‘Menkyo-kaiden’ (full mastership) of Mugairyu Iai Hyodo from the 16th Soke Konishi Misakazu Ryuoh Sensei in March, 2017.
Mugairyu Iai Hyodo consists of of 10 Zagi (sitting forms), 10 Tachiwaza (standing forms), 10 Iai-no-Kata (5 paired forms with long sword and 5 paired forms with short sword), and 3 Naiden (internal teachings) for a total of 33 techniques. In addition, 5 basic (Kihon) techniques are included at Yokohama Mugaikai and affiliated study groups.
Magnolia Mugaikai is led by John Mutschink, 4-Dan. Members of Magnolia Mugaikai regularly participate in training and events in Japan in addition to their regular training. For more information about training at Magnolia Mugaikai, please contact us at info@magnolia-mugaikai.org.