Shindokan Budo

Ian Ramsden 

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5 years ago

As a complete newcomer to Japanese swordsmanship, I was amazed by the kind welcome and patience of not just the instructor (sensei) but of all the students.. each of whom take an active interest in your development. This is a great mental and technically physical workout with good company founded in traditional samurai skills, practices and beliefs.. highly recommended. 

Matthew King 

on Google

5 years ago

The ideal place to train Japanese Swordsmanship and Aiki Jujutsu in the New England area. Erik Johnstone Sensei provides the highiest level of instruction for these traditional martial arts in the area and has been instructing people of all ages for nearly 30 years. 

Tai Scavetta 

on Google

5 years ago

I would highly recommend this school to anyone interested in learning about Japanese based fighting styles, including jujitsu and sword fighting. I am currently enrolled in the women's self defense program, which has its base built on the same foundations. Sensei Erik Johnstone is very knowledge and skilled; the environment of the school is very comfortable and non-threatening. Students are not set up against one another to compete and "beat" each other at learning new skills but instead are encouraged to help one another an... read more