November 8, 2025: Yokohama Mugaikai hosted its annual taikai at the Kanagawa Budokan. The event featured several martial arts demonstrations and attracted participants from the US, Japan, Thailand, Morocco and the UK. Check out a photo gallery HERE.
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 ShinShinKai 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, 5-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.