Tenshinsho Jigen ryu
Tenshinsho Jigen ryu consists of waza and kata characterized by one-handed
draws/cuts and the use of mawari (turning). It has an overall aggressive
character. The class will cover basic kamae and waza, some basic
kata and irohauchi (two-person sword exercise).
Deborah Klens-Bigman
Deborah Klens-Bigman began fencing at the University
of Minnesota in 1978, studying foil and sabre. After moving to New
York City in 1980, she pursued fencing instruction at Salle Santelli (later
Salle Bartha) until 1987. In 1986 she began studying Muso Shinden
ryu iaido at New York Iaikai (now New York Budokai) with Otani Yoshiteru,
where she is now an associate instructor. She began studying Tenshinsho
Jigen ryu iaido by way of a visit to Kawbata Terutaka's Tokyo dojo in 1986,
continuing study during numerous visits to Japan.
Last modified May 27, 2003 by Kim
Taylor