Kobudo of Sei Wa Dojo
Our budo comes from several traditional martial arts practiced by Japanese Samurai.
In Kobudo, one can study patterns from the traditional martial arts schools:
- Koto-Ryu Koppojutsu
- Gyokko-Ryu Koshijutsu
- Togakure-Ryu Ninpo
- Kukishin-Ryu Dakentaijutsu / Happo Biken
- Shinden Fudo-Ryu Dakentaijutsu / Jutaijutsu
- Takagi Yoshin-Ryu Jutaijutsu
- Yōjō.
We offer instruction in Taijutsu (unarmed fighting skills), Bikenjutsu (sword arts), Yari (spear), Naginata (halberd), Tessen (iron fan), Jutte (truncheon), Kusari-fundo (weighted chain), Tantojutsu (knife), Bo, Hanbo, Jo (staff arts), and more.
Sei Wa Dojo: Pure Balance and Harmony
Located in Kuopio, Sei Wa Dojo is an independent Budo school with roots dating back to 1988. Influenced by the Bujinkan and Jinenkan organizations, the dojo is led by Sami Liljavirta, who brings over 40 years of martial arts experience and training under renowned teachers like Unsui Sensei.
About Training
Guided by Code of Toda Shinryuken Masamitsu, our curriculum maintains a strict balance between fundamental techniques (kihon) and kata. We prioritize individualized growth, ensuring that training meets the specific skill level, goals, and needs of every practitioner.
We welcome new students aged 15 and older throughout the year. No prior experience is required. You are invited to visit our dojo to observe a session or start your journey immediately.
To start with, for training clothing you need a jogging or sporting pants and a T-shirt.
Ask more for details about training times and locations. Contact
The Dojo Code
一、忍耐は、先ず一服の間とぞ知れ
1) Nintai Wa, Mazu Ippuku No Ma Tozo Shire
Know that endurance is simply a whisp of smoke.
二、人の道は、正義也と知れ
2) Hito No Michi Wa, Seigi Nari To Shire
To know that the path of man comes from justice.
三、大欲と楽と依怙の心を忘れよ
3) Taiyoku To Raku To Iko No Kokoro Wo Wasureyo
Forget the heart of greed, ease and relying on others.
四、悲しみも恨みも自然の定めと思い、唯だ不動心の悟りを得可し
4) Kanashimi Mo Urami Mo Shizen No Sadame To Omoi, Tada Fudoshin No Satori Wo U Beshi
To recognize sadness and worry as natural, and to seek the immovable heart.
五、心常に忠孝の道を離れず、深く文武に志す可し
5) Kokoro Tsune-ni Chuko No Michi Wo Hanarezu, Fukaku Bunbu Ni Kokorozasu Beshi
In your heart, never leave the ways of loyalty and filial piety, and aspire greatly for the ways of the pen and the sword.
明治二十三年春正月 記 戸田真龍軒正光
Meiji-nijusan-nen Haru-shogatsu Ki Toda Shinryuken Masamitsu
Written on New Year’s Day in 1891 Toda Shinryuken Masamitsu. 33rd Soke Togakure Ryu.
