ONLINE CLASSES

Please fill out and submit the Contact form. George Sensei will review your application and will contact you.

Solo training has limitations so it’s important to stay in close contact with George Sensei. We also recommend that you record videos of specific techniques and your training in general so George Sensei can provide feedback.

Of course, we recommend looking for a training partner in your area. Also, if there is another student located nearby we can make arrangements to connect you. We also recommend attending a seminar at a Nami ryu school whenever possible.

At the least, you will need wooden training weapons and a kaku obi (wide belt). Our regular training uniform consisting of a dō-gi and hakama (training top and pleated trousers worn by the samurai) are optional in the beginning. The initial investment in training weapons and belt will be approximately $150 -200. A dō-gi and hakama will be an additional $150.

It is also possible to use your own dō-gi and training weapons. Our bokken have long handles per our style of Kenjutsu so we recommend using this style of bokken as opposed to any others you might see on the Internet.

In all cases, we can assist you with ordering the correct gear and weapons.

Access will be provided once you are accepted as a distance student. You will have access to all past class recordings. Additionally, there are videos of Kenjutsu, Tantojutsu, jojutsu, and Aiki-jujutsu techniques from the Nami ryu curriculum to assist you with learning them.

A live blade is the ultimate training tool. However, the use of live (sharp) weapons of any sort should only be done after a great deal of training and only under the permission and supervision of an instructor who is present with you.

Blades should be inspected by an instructor (or someone trained to inspect them) both before and after use. If you are in the U.S., please also take into consideration what is permitted by your insurance company.

As a distance student, you must agree to refrain from using a live blade during Zoom classes and at any location where you do not have express written permission from the owner of the space or property, and insurance coverage permitting the use of such tools.

Please fill out the contact form and be sure to include where you are located. Due to time differences, it may be difficult or impossible for you to attend the live Zoom classes. With diligence and discipline, you can still learn Nami ryu.

If you are actively studying another art, please note this when you fill out the Contact form and let us know whether you have discussed online training in Nami ryu with your instructor. In all cases, we require that your instructor is consulted with in advance and included in the process as long as you are an active student in the school.

It is also important that our arts are compatible. Since we have a unique “operating system” based on koryu (old samurai martial school) principles, you will likely run into difficulties if you attempt to study two arts with appreciatively different principles and techniques. This is something that we will discuss and take into consideration before we can move forward.

Online classes are in-person classes at our dojo that are held 3-4 times per week in the evening. We are located in California, which is Pacific Standard Time.

If you are located in North America, online classes are $49.00 USD per month. Please contact us for special pricing and payment methods for your country.

Class begins with mobility and rolling exercises followed by the introduction of the class theme. This is usually a series of drills and techniques, all with common principles between weapons and open hand which allows us to combine them into a seamless study.

Please feel free to include your questions when filling out the contact form.

While earning “ranks” is not our focus, you can be recognized with a belt level in Nami ryu by training online. We offer online classes specifically to allow people around the world to benefit from the study of Nami ryu. Our goal is to impart practical skills that enhance and amplify your ability to protect yourself and your loved ones. These benefits far outweigh a rank.

With that said, it is possible to earn up to the equivalent of a green belt (mid-level beginner) at this time. Further advancement depends upon several factors including the ability to demonstrate proficiency in the art with a training partner, regular communication with George Sensei, and dedicated training.

Once you have been accepted as a student you will be given access to the online dojo and mobile app.

The online dojo contains class recordings and videos for solo and partner practices. The on-demand videos focus on showing practical skills to learn Aiki-jujutsu, Tantojutsu, Kenjutsu, Iaijutsu, Jojutsu, and the principles and Kihon Waza (basics) that form the foundation of the art,

Yes, we encourage interaction! You will be able to type questions into Chat and, if you have your video camera turned on, the instructor will also provide feedback while you are training.

Yes, online training is directly overseen by Randy George Sensei. You will have direct access to Sensei and the Nami ryu community through various resources once you become a student.

If you join the live Zoom classes, you will receive real-time feedback. Additionally, you are encouraged to send short videos of your practice to George Sensei for his review to aid you in your progress.

There is no contract or minimum commitment for anyone who is accepted as a distance student. If circumstances change or if either the teacher or student decides that online training isn’t working out, it is better to discontinue or take a break from training.