Learn The Sword Daily #45 - Cybersensei Tutorial: Reverse Draw, Cut and Sheath This tutorial demonstrates a reverse draw, cut and sheath, a reverse … Read More →
Japanese Swordmanship
Black Belt Hall of Famer, Shihan Dana Abbott, is a renowned expert in Japanese swordsmanship. He travels worldwide conducting intensive one-on-one and group, single and multi-day, “hands on” practical application workshops along with teaching various kata, combatives and traditional techniques. Learnthesword.com is designed as an instructional aide built around Shihan’s tried and true intensive courses where he instructs the practical side and application of Toyama-Ryu as learned in Japan. To schedule an intensive course, cutting seminar or practical application workshop contact Shihan directly.
Online Training and More
Samurai Program
Online Training
Online swordsmanship training offers unlimited access to videos and tutorials detailing sword techniques. Program covers wood, bamboo, synthetics, and steel for long sword.
Individual Courses
& Self Study
Instruction is based on tried and true methods taught in Japan for generations. Experience one-on-one instruction with a simple, step-by-step, methodical approach to mastering the sword
Instructor Courses
& Certification
Traditional and combative courses allow students to grasp basic dynamics of traditional and combative sword techniques and mind-sets making learning easier leading to certification.
About Shihan Abbott
I’m Shihan Dana Abbott and my expertise is in Kenjutsu, known as Japanese Swordsmanship, where I have earned the rank of Shihan 7th Degree Black Belt.
Learn the Sword Without Leaving Home
You don't have to travel to Japan or anywhere else in the world to study the Japanese Sword. You can train in your own home with Shihan Dana Abbott through the University of Martial Arts, here on LearnTheSword.com.
Even if you live in the outback of Australia, if you have internet access, you can study online with one of the best Japanese sword instructors in the world, Shihan Dana Abbott.
"Just forget everything you’ve seen in the movies and forget everything you think you know!
Master Abbott can show you the true path of the sword in a easy no nonsense way!
It has been my honor and pleasure to know Master Abbott and train with him for over 10 years!
I highly recommend his program whether you’re interested in just learning the sword for fun,
or a serious professional like myself, this is the program for you!
- Sensei John McGonigle Sr.
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Learn The Sword Daily #44
Learn The Sword Daily #43 Cybersensei Tutorial: Sheathing The Sword Cybersensei Supplemental Series demonstrates various sword techniques, … Read More →
Training Program
The Samurai Training Program, teaching Japanese swordsmanship, is a 10 hour, 175 video clip series using the Tachi-iai: Toyama-Ryu Iai-Batto-Do Training and Ranking Tutorials created by Shihan Dana Abbott.
You Will Learn
The Art of Bowing • Gripping & Handling • Kiai = Breath Control • Posture & Demeanor • Stances & Footwork • Drawing and Sheathing • Striking & Cutting Angles • Focal Points & Guidelines • Movements & Transitions • Anatomy of the Sword • Technique Training • Culture & RitualMore Information
Testimonials
I have known Shihan Dana Abbott for over 20 years and he is a good friend and amazing martial artist. In my opinion he is one of the best swordsmen alive today and a true teacher."
Mark Shuey
Dana Abbott is without doubt one of the preeminent Iaido sword masters and teachers of our time. His vision and sincere concern for the development of his students and the advancement of the arts are, in my opinion, second-to-none."
Stephen F. Kaufman
I have spent many years training with the sword in the US and in Japan with many great teachers. I must say that Dana Abbot Shihan is one of the best practitioners and instructors I have seen."
Dane Harden, Colonel
