The Tatsu-Kan Dojo has opened a new location and graciously hosts Katori Shinto Ryu classes. We are moving all classes that were formerly held at United Martial Arts to the new dojo. Tatsu-Kan Dojo 109 W 15th St Edmond, OK 73013Read More →
Paul Frank Sensei and Don McGee Sensei perform “Itsutsu No Tachi” of Katori Shinto Ryu Kenjutsu.Read More →
Sensei Paul Frank demonstrates the third form of Katori Shinto Ryu’s Tachi Iaijutsu.Read More →
Sensei Paul Frank demonstrates the application of weapon arts to Aikido.Read More →
Sensei Paul Frank demonstrates principles of weapon arts.Read More →
Sensei Paul Frank demonstrates how to fold a hakama.Read More →
One of the most difficult concepts to learn in any martial art is transferring energy through your body efficiently. In general, the body has to maintain a state of relaxed responsiveness. Usually, when muscles get tight, you’re trying to control unnatural movement. As we were training today I realized a skill, which is more easily developed through studying aikido, is fundamentally necessary to perfecting weapons practice.Read More →
We currently train two days a week and are planning to open it up to three or four days a week. The students will learn various Kata contained in the curriculum of Katori Shinto-ryu. These movements will be the framework for the student to learn advanced martial arts skills which can be applied to many different martial arts systems.Read More →