Our Kukishin-ryū Kenjutsu curriculum is designed as a continuing program built on a 12-week Spring and Fall Semester system. There is plenty of rich curriculum for students to continue learning new skills toward black belt over time.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE 12 WEEK YOUTH KENJUTSU SWORD CLASS
- Your $695 tuition covers everything needed for the 12 week journey. All equipment is yours to keep upon completion of the semester:
- Full Uniform: Traditional training attire.
- Wood Bokken: Your own high-quality wooden training sword with saya (scabbard).
- Training Manual: Your guide to the semester’s techniques and terminology.
- Expert Instruction: 12 weeks of dedicated, hands-on training.
Consistency is the path to mastery. To maintain the integrity of the group training, make-up classes are available via private lesson only. Standard private lesson rates will apply.
Fall registration is CLOSED. Scroll down for Spring 2027 Details & Registration Link
2026 Fall Semester Details
- WHEN: Thursdays | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- DURATION / DATES: 12 Classes. 9/10/2026 – 12/10/2026
- No Class: 10/29/2026 and 11/26/2026
- WHERE: 141 Jonathan Dr, Ste 400, Liberty Hill, TX 78642
2027 Spring Semester Details
- WHO: Middle School & High School Students (Minimum Age 10 years old)
- WHEN: Thursdays | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- DURATION / DATES: 12 Classes. 1/28/2027 – 4/22/2027
- No Class: 3/18/2027 (Spring Break week)
- WHERE: 141 Jonathan Dr, Ste 400, Liberty Hill, TX 78642
- NEW STUDENT COST: $695 (Total)
- RETURNING STUDENT RATE: $600 (Does not include uniform or equipment)
Register for 2027 Spring Semester by January 7, 2027
What is Kenjutsu?
Kukishin-ryū Biken-jutsu (Kenjutsu) is a traditional Japanese martial art specializing in swordsmanship and battlefield combat, historically attributed to the Kuki family and formalized in the mid-14th century. The system was established by Yakushimaru Ryushin (later Kuki Ryushin), who received the surname “Kuki” from Emperor Go-Daigo after aiding his escape during the Nanboku-chō period, with techniques evolving from naval boarding tactics and armored combat.
The curriculum is part of the broader Kukishinden Happō Biken-jutsu tradition, which integrates unarmed taijutsu, staff (bō), spear (yari), and halberd (naginata) techniques. Key historical developments include the adaptation of weighted staffs for armored warfare by the 11th sōke, Okuni Kōgenta Yukihisa, during the Genna period.
The lineage was preserved through the Kuki family and later transmitted in the 20th century by Takamatsu Toshitsugu to Masaaki Hatsumi (Bujinkan) and Shoto Tanemura (Genbukan), who maintain distinct modern branches of the art.
You’ll be learning from a direct instructor lineage (Shoto Tanemura ➔ Chadwick Minge ➔ Brian Simmons) that preserves these true historical techniques.
