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A New Era of Swordplay and Weapons:
Over thirty years ago Japanese martial artists and swordmasters came together and created a better training style. The founder, Tanabe Tetsundo and his group of some of the strongest swordsmen in Japan called this new school of thought Goshindo, later nicknamed Chanbara.These martial artists and masters were very traditional. They also knew that the times were changing and decided to educate today's public in the way of the modern Japanese Samurai. New materials made out of flexible plastics and the constant refining of swords for combat in the 21st century proved to bo a stroke of genius.
UNITED STATES CHANBARA FEDERATION HEADQUARTERS:
Rising Sun Karate/Chanbara is located at 10855 North Frank Lloyd Wright Bld. Suite 101 Scottsdale, AZ 85259. (1/2 block north of Shea on the east side of Frank Lloyd Wright behind the Arco AM/PM)Rising Sun Karate/Chanbara has been involved in Chanbara since it's introduction to Phoenix in the summer of 1998. Chanbara is the fastest growing marital arts in Japan with over 150,000 combatants.
Chanbara Classes:
Chanbara classes are offered on Monday nights 4:00 PM for Karate Youth (ages 4 - 10), 5:00 PM for Juniors (ages 11 - 15)