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Special Iaido Class - Philosophy, Terminology, Concepts, and More

On Friday, January 26, Headmaster Crandall taught a special class for the iaido students focused on general philosophy, Japanese...

5th Taikai - Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno-Crandall

SAMURAI SWORD COMPETITION HELD IN NEW HARTFORD, NY The Samurai's way of life can be seen through the disciplined art of the sword. On...

The Passing of a Great Friend and Instructor: Master Fumio Demura

The Passing of a Great Friend and Instructor Master Fumio Demura Yesterday, April 24, 2023 a good friend of mine who was also my Batto-Do...

Tai Kai Coordinator 2022

The picture above is Headmaster Clifford C. Crandall Jr. with his top Iaido student and certified instructor, Kyoshi Nathan Morris....

Iaido Students Earn Promotions

Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno-Crandall School of Iaido/Batto-do Test Notes: Three students of Iaido have tested for new positions of...

Batto-Do Taikai 2019

Batto-Do Taikai Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno-Crandall School of Iaido and Batto-Do held its second in-school Batto-Do Competition this...

The Passing of Master Choji Sato - A Tribute

In tribute to a great man Master Choji Sato This picture was given to me by Master Sato in one of his letters to me from Japan. He...

Batto-Do Taikai

Batto-Do Taikai Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno-Crandall School of Iaido and Batto-Do held its first in-school Batto-Do Competition this...

Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno-Crandall Iaido Successor

Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno-Crandall Kyoshi Testing May 20, 2016 Although much of his physical testing took place on May 20, Renshi...

Iaido / Batto Testing

Iaido/Batto Testing May 20, 2016 Iaido is a martial arts discipline that is designed for adults. Maturity and a grasp of life and its...