MIDWEST ARAKI RYU IAIDO
Iaido & Kenbu
ABOUT OUR DOJO
Traditional Ryuha of Araki Ryu Iaido
The Chicago Araki Ryu Dojo is a study group of Araki Ryu Iaido led by Sensei Robert Corella. We practice Araki Ryu Iaido, a style that was founded by Araki Mujinsai Minamotono Hidetsuna over 400 years ago. Our aim is to preserve the ancient art of Japanese Swordsmanship through dedicated and sincere practice.
We are located in Aurora, IL and our US Hombu Dojo is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Kenshin Dojo
Our style has 20 kata which must be mastered in order to achieve Shodan rank. These kata concentrate on suwariwaza, or seated techniques, because this is when one is most vulnerable.
Our study group is for everyone – people of all ages, all experience levels and all walks of life who live by a positive code of partnering with our fellow man & woman to make this a better world. We invite you to explore our site and schedule a visit if you have an interest in Iaido.
WHAT IS IAIDO?
In ancient Japan the need to be able to defend oneself from a sudden attack led to the development of techniques to quickly draw the sword from its saya (scabbard). Thus Iai was born.
There are several different ryu (styles/schools) of Iaido. At Chicago Araki Ryu Dojo we study Araki Ryu Iaido, founded by Araki Mujinsai Minamotono Hidetsuna over 400 years ago.
Araki Mujinsai had many disciples, four who formed their own schools: Araki Shingorou Muraharu followed his teachings in the path now known as Araki Ryu Iaido. This is the Iaido that we study at the Chicago Dojo. Other disciples include Mori Kasuminosuke Katsushige (Araki Ryu Kenpou – found in Isezaki, Gunma prefecture), Nakamura Daizou Yukiharu (Takenouchi Santon Ryu), Araki Buzaemon Hisakatsu (Araki Ryu Gunyoukogusoku – found in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture and includes the study of Iaido, yari, and nagamaki).
OUR SOKE (HEADMASTER)
Hajime Risho Hayabuchi, 16th Soke
Our headmaster, Hajime Hayabuchi is the 16th Soke of the original or true line of Araki Muninsai Ryu Iaido. He was chosen by his grandfather Miyuki Hayabuchi, the 15th Soke, and succeeded him in 1998 upon his grandfathers death at the age of 91 years. Our technique has been handed down through the generations for 400 years.
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ROBERT CORELLA SENSEI
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Sensei Corella first started his martial arts training in Judo in September of 1961 and now hold the rank of 4-Dan. His iaido training began in September of 1983 in Himeji, Japan. He is now a 4 dan in Araki Ryu Iaido.
Sensei Corella has a B.A. in Education and a Masters degree in Education Leadership. His minor was Japanese language and he also obtained an Asian Studies Certificate from Arizona State University.
Sensei Corella has lived in Japan and has traveled back over 23 times to study Judo and Iaido. While in Japan he learned how to repair various parts of Japanese swords. Including making scabbards, lacquering and wrapping handles. His hobbies include collecting Japanese antiques and bonsai.
IAIDO GALLERY
HAYABUCHI SOKE AND THE KENBU SUPER TEAM
July 2017
KENBU DEMO
July 2017
KENBU DEMO
July 2017