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July 2, 2025: Magnolia Mugaikai hosted Nomura Yoshitaka Sensei, 9-Dan, Sohan from the Yokohama Mugaikai. It was a great pleasure to have our senior instructor here to provide detailed instruction. We look forward to seeing everyone in Yokohama in November - come join us!

 

The 12th Mugairyu International Taikai was held on Sunday, November 17, 2024 in Yokohama, Japan. There were pre-taikai training on November 13 - 15, as well as a training session led by Konishi Soke on November 16. A very successful event - see HERE for a brief photo gallery of the week. Join us in Japan in 2025!

 


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 External link opens in new tab or windowHERE.


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 External link opens in new tab or windowYokohama 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.

About Magnolia Mugaikai


Our Instructors


John Mutschink, Yokohama Mugaikai, Magnolia Mugaikai, 4-Dan.
John Mutschink, Yokohama Mugaikai, Magnolia Mugaikai, 4-Dan.
Nomura Yoshitaka Sensei - Yokohama Mugaikai.
Nomura Yoshitaka Sensei - Yokohama Mugaikai.
Kusa Yoshinori Sensei - Yokohama Mugaikai, Totsuka Dojo, 6-Dan, Renshi.
Kusa Yoshinori Sensei - Yokohama Mugaikai, Totsuka Dojo, 6-Dan, Renshi.
Kurt Brown Sensei, Yokohama Mugaikai, Washington D.C., 6-Dan. Brown Sensei is the most senior teacher in the US for Mugairyu Iai Hyodo under Shiryukai.
Kurt Brown Sensei, Yokohama Mugaikai, Washington D.C., 6-Dan. Brown Sensei is the most senior teacher in the US for Mugairyu Iai Hyodo under Shiryukai.
John Mutschink, Yokohama Mugaikai, Magnolia Mugaikai, 4-Dan.
John Mutschink, Yokohama Mugaikai, Magnolia Mugaikai, 4-Dan.
Nomura Yoshitaka Sensei - Yokohama Mugaikai.
Nomura Yoshitaka Sensei - Yokohama Mugaikai.
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Our Location and Class Times


Our training facility is located at 28408 Sweetgum Road in Magnolia, Texas. Classes are held on Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM and Sunday afternoon from 3:00 - 5:00 PM. Additional open training sessions will be made available to active students as schedule permits.




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Forms, Fees and Dues


Prior to beginning training, students will be required to register and sign a liability waiver.


Training requires membership in the Yokohama Mugaikai - there is a one-time registration fee of 5000 yen and annual dues of 5000 yen + 1000 yen for each Dan rank level (e.g. 3-Dan dues are 8000 yen). Grading fees for ranks are generally modest at lower ranks and increase at more senior levels. There are three Kyu ranks before Dan ranks commence. Students generally train for at least one year before attempting Shodan ranking.


For Magnolia Mugaikai, fees are $50 per month. This includes scheduled classes and any open training sessions that may be available. This does not include any testing fees, seminar fees, equipment costs, or other fees or expenses related to training. Members of the International Battodo Federation and External link opens in new tab or windowKenshinkan Dojo may receive a discount of 50% on monthly fees if full monthly dues at Kenshinkan Dojo are current.

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