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Most, but not all Juyo blades are from the Koto era. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/1595125561345-HFFY4TF0PTOBOPZH8E26/Straya0owts+C.-ANORm+I+INTAN+S+DANIEN+witcas+%26+p.arAmoyESSINy+Suits+tth-+mate+piah+inns+Bad.dsyoned+askiaspied.jpg Articles from Zentokan Dojo - Locked Doors and Lethal Beauty: An Introduction to the World of Nihonto - NBTHK Tokubetsu Juyo Token paper for a katana attributed to Osafune Yoshikage Tokubetsu Juyo Token (“extraordinarily important work”): There are approximately ten Juyo blades for every one that is rated Tokubetsu Juyo. These blades are the rarest and highest quality blades that can legally be exported from Japan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/1595126044261-U6AOGPB6V86NETVYITV6/mikazuki-ko-yamashiro-gojo%402m.jpg Articles from Zentokan Dojo - Locked Doors and Lethal Beauty: An Introduction to the World of Nihonto Kokuho Mikazuki Munechika https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/1595126262630-4K4XP78VAMF1DRM81GUP/koshirae-left-awataguchi-yoshimitsu%402m.jpg Articles from Zentokan Dojo - Locked Doors and Lethal Beauty: An Introduction to the World of Nihonto Modern tanto koshirae made by Brian Tschernega and Gen Saratani. Courtesy of Darcy Brockbank; used with permission. https://www.brooklynbattodo.com/schedule-dues daily 0.75 2026-03-03 https://www.brooklynbattodo.com/faq daily 0.75 2025-11-28 https://www.brooklynbattodo.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-03-03 https://www.brooklynbattodo.com/home daily 1.0 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/1576333697282-7WSS69KW3XWBMI9FWIFJ/output-onlinepngtools+%282%29.png Zentokan Dojo | Authentic Japanese Swordsmanship in Brooklyn, New York City https://www.brooklynbattodo.com/about daily 0.75 2026-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/8b32863c-f0c7-4283-b5f9-b466d8c1e4ef/20220611-DSCF2415-2.jpg Zentokan Dojo | Brooklyn Battodo — About - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/6ff0a6a8-7ead-46d8-aa95-4add7473d0f5/nakamura-ryu-battodo_1280.jpg Zentokan Dojo | Brooklyn Battodo — About - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.brooklynbattodo.com/curriculum daily 0.75 2025-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/1576701236147-0FJ6LH74AXDB3KQUT192/Byakkokan_logo_water_color.png Zentokan Dojo | Brooklyn Battodo — Curriculum - The three dragonflies on our kamon represent the three pillars of our training: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/e4277add-71c3-436e-a5a6-d733f5d2b84c/20220611-DSCF2376.jpg Zentokan Dojo | Brooklyn Battodo — Curriculum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/a816bff7-b113-412e-a812-e835a7c6689d/FCF1B78E-8429-4B89-9BB6-83B47EB59028.jpeg Zentokan Dojo | Brooklyn Battodo — Curriculum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/96619167-4758-4690-8de8-cf2ef7b53df7/20210522_145111.jpg Zentokan Dojo | Brooklyn Battodo — Curriculum https://www.brooklynbattodo.com/instructors/zach-biesanz-sensei daily 0.75 2024-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/1655347052866-896BC4X22HPMK6EXS5GC/20220611-DSCF2371.jpg Zach Biesanz Sensei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/1655347070361-8ZGRJCKLB9G0VU3RHGM3/20220611-DSCF2364.jpg Zach Biesanz Sensei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/1655347086906-UBYFLW3HRBT9U11LL767/20220611-DSCF2354.jpg Zach Biesanz Sensei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/e7adacae-2174-4af0-bd72-97977f479fa5/36901AA6-BB26-40A5-B356-526E1FAE8DF9.jpg Zach Biesanz Sensei - Zach Biesanz Founder Godan, Zen Nihon Toyama Ryu Iaido Renmei Yondan, US Federation of Battodo Zach Biesanz started studying Toyama Ryu Battodo in 2011 at Byakkokan Dojo. He established the Brooklyn Battodo study group in 2016 as an extension of Byakkokan Dojo and now resides in Minnesota. “When I'm teaching, I emphasize structure, posture, and body integration; I draw heavily on my yoga practice for this. It's necessary for effective power transfer, but it's also important for everyday life. I also emphasize efficient movement, presence/awareness, pressure, and composure under stress. And of course proper technique and martial effectiveness.” Zach also holds the rank of nidan in Aikido. https://www.brooklynbattodo.com/instructors daily 0.75 2024-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/1654827522911-P6BUGZL2NCP1KKGCUY1F/0A2C31AB-3955-4DF9-8E3D-F0013A5B2EA9.jpeg Zentokan Dojo | Brooklyn Battodo — Instructors (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/1655346829743-4Z9EMAW4O7M5Q84JCQ5R/20220611-DSCF2364.jpg Zentokan Dojo | Brooklyn Battodo — Instructors (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/1655346853872-L6UAXKSGDQN5QSHE957M/20220611-DSCF2354.jpg Zentokan Dojo | Brooklyn Battodo — Instructors (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/1655346960369-8808N8T4V37KZ0KI8ENA/20220611-DSCF2371.jpg Zentokan Dojo | Brooklyn Battodo — Instructors (Copy) https://www.brooklynbattodo.com/instructors/nelson-pecora-sensei daily 0.75 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/1654827628013-YRC93X1FIZRWY4VO4R49/D425C999-2B24-4F03-A7D2-4E9C9C7363F2.jpeg Nelson Pecora Sensei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/1655347264063-P6B25PM4CF84POTY0RPZ/20220611-DSCF2371.jpg Nelson Pecora Sensei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/1655347279754-TATC8A1Y4YBJY3AZHM59/20220611-DSCF2354.jpg Nelson Pecora Sensei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/8428650e-200d-4111-be3d-996297649707/20220611-DSCF2381.jpg Nelson Pecora Sensei - Nelson Pecora Assistant Instructor Yondan, Zen Nihon Toyama Ryu Iaido Renmei Sandan, US Federation of Battodo Sandan, International Battodo Federation Nelson has been training with the Brooklyn Battodo study group since the very first class. Previously, he studied Siljun Dobup under Raab Rashi sensei as well as some Aikido under various teachers. He’s fascinated by parallels between different styles and arts, and attends seminars from other schools whenever the opportunity arises. Nelson regularly visits Seizankai Dojo (ZNTIR headquarters) in Japan, and has been studying Japanese since 2017. As media director for the U.S. Federation of Battodo, he helps promote the spread of Japanese sword arts in the United States and foster community between dojos of various styles. https://www.brooklynbattodo.com/instructors/michael-shane-sensei daily 0.75 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/1654829341482-K9IHDNJZRGCX54EMMN9F/D6B40E06-4A34-45C8-9752-7C943AF75649.jpeg Michael Shane Sensei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/1655347193671-8O649N1TGBBVJBAMRPMC/20220611-DSCF2364.jpg Michael Shane Sensei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/1655347207852-MI9EB8FKKUB1XVPL3J1Q/20220611-DSCF2354.jpg Michael Shane Sensei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df430f80349342678e4e93a/db958394-89b6-48a0-a2dc-38ea001dee8c/20220611-DSCF2344-2.jpg Michael Shane Sensei - Michael Shane Chief Instructor Godan, Zen Nihon Toyama Ryu Iaido Renmei Yondan, International Battodo Federation Sandan, Kurikara Ryu Heiho Sandan, US Federation of Battodo Michael Shane has been studying Japanese martial arts since 2013, and joined Zentokan Dojo in its first year. He travels to Japan regularly for training and also studies Kurikara Ryu Heiho and tanren with John Maki Evans Sensei of the Fudokan Dojo in London. An active member of the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai and the New York Token Kai, Michael also studies the history and preservation of nihonto (traditionally-made Japanese swords). In his practice and teaching Michael emphasizes a holistic approach to swordsmanship based on the systematic cultivation of shinshin renma (心身錬磨), a mental and physical state of equanimity, adaptability, and responsiveness. A refined sensibility discerns beneath appearances, understands the significance of details, perceives the relationships between things, and senses underlying patterns and cycles. Without this refinement, progress is uncertain, and any power gained will prove self-destructive. Progress in training does not lie in acquiring technical skills alone nor in the acquisition of magical powers but in uncovering hidden aspects of natural being. One is then able to draw on these qualities, powers, and rhythms in training. Refining sensibility involves not only cultivating the mind and the senses but also attuning the body as an intuitive receiver. This complete cultivation is termed shinshin renma. — Kurikara: The Sword and the Serpent, p. 83 Michael offers students a historically authentic and martially sound approach to the sword based on comprehensive study of Japanese budo. 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