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Genbukan Ninpo Taijutsu encompass a huge range of specialist weapons and is the oldest form of unarmed combat

Professionalism

Genbukan teaches traditional kobudo, the old warrior ways. The way of the samurai and the art of traditional jujutsu

Expertise

Genbukan bikenjutsu, special sword techniques under the guidance of the worlds most formidable master of the sword, Grandmaster Shoto Tanemura.

Defence of the body
  • Taijutsu/Jujutsu: Unarmed self defence
  • Bikenjutsu: The way of the sword
  • Bojutsu: The way of the staff
  • All ninja and samurai weapons training
Defence of the mind

‘The mystery of the martial arts is to use the opponent’s power. That is the heart of the willow against the wind’

Grandmaster Shoto Tanemura

Defence of the spirit

Forget desire; forget easiness; forget stubbornness; Think of sadness and grudges as destiny. One must comprehend the immovable heart (Fudoshin)

Grandmaster Shoto Tanemura

Shihan Martin O’Raghaillaigh (Kenshin)

About Us

We are a traditional Japanese martial art school and all instructors are trained in Japan. Our aim is to share the true nature of kobudo and the old warrior ways under our teacher Grandmaster Shoto Tanemura

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Training in Cavan

Please follow the Instructor link at top of page for training in Cavan

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