Find a contact for your country
We have Mugai Ryu, Genko Nito Ryu and Tosei Ryu dojos around the world teaching Iaido, Kenjutsu, Tameshigiri and Tanjojutsu. We welcome everybody to join our trainings, no matter if you have experience in martial arts or not. If you are a teacher and are interested in teaching one of our styles, please contact us – we offer special programs for you.
Please contact the corresponding Renmeicho for your country to inquire where the dojos are located. Additionally, we offer a Mugai Ryu Iaido Online Course.
Germany
Luciano Gabriel Morgenstern
Located in Cologne, Germany, the honbu dojo of Mugai Ryu International and Mugai Ryu Europe is led by Luciano Gabriel Morgenstern. He is a certified master of Mugai Ryu Iaido & Kenjutsu (7. Dan Kyoshi), Genko Nito Ryu (7. Dan Mokuroku), Tosei Ryu (7. Dan Kyoshi), Kung Fu Toa (Rahdan) and Hunyuan Tai Ji Chuan Chen Stil. As a direct student and representative of Niina Soke, he founded Mugai Ryu International and Mugai Ryu Europe.
„My method of teaching combines the love and experience I received from my masters. I aim to hand this to my own students and I want to show them that martial arts are not restricted to the Dojo and applicable to every day life.“
Contact data:
www.iaido-koeln.de
Email: kontakt@tenshinkai.de
Netherlands
Arjan Fusō Tervoort
Based in Haarlem, Arjan Fusō Tervoort Renshi Sensei is head of the “Kuchōkai Budōkan Association”. He started his martial arts journey in 1999 with Aikidō (2. Dan) and Zazen (Jukai) and later, Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō Ryū. In 2010 he discovered Mugai Ryu and now holds 6. Dan Rokudan. In the following years he studied, amongst others, Meifu Shinkage Ryu (2. Dan) and Hatakeyama-ha Heiho and now teaches all these styles.
“I am focused on tradition and the application of these martial art styles within their correct context. Since studying martial arts for so many years, I do not know a life where budo is not a constant part. Thus, I want to make the benefits of budo accessible for those interested and starting off on their journey. And I want to provide depth for those already on the path for a long time.”
Contact data:
www.iaido-amsterdam.nl
Email: arjan@kochokai.nl
Italy
Maurizio Feliziani
Located in Rome, the honbu dojo of the Iaido Academy Italia is led by Maurizio Feliziani sensei. His martial arts journey started with Kung Fu in 1975, but two years later he switched to Karate where he found his niche in martial arts. In 1980 he met Ibo Muneaki Sensei, who introduced him to Shito Ryu Karate and Mugai Ryu. Today he holds 6th Dan Renshii in Mugai Ryu and 6th Dan Karate Shito Ryu and teaches both styles.
“Following a trip to Japan, I began studying Mugai Ryu Iaido. In taking up the way of the sword, I studied hard to progress in what I define my most comprehensive training in the martial arts.”
Contact data:
Website coming soon.
Email: segreteria.iaido.idai@gmail.com
Turkey
More information coming soon.
Czech Republic
Filip Bartoš
Filip Bartoš is based in Prague, Czech Republic and leads the „International Koryukai Bujutsu association“ with dojos all over the world. After 35 years of martial arts he is a certified teacher of Mugai Ryu Iaido, Genko Nito Ryu, Daito Ryu Jujutsu, Jikishinkage Ryu Kenjutsu, Meifu Shinkage Ryu shurikenjutsu and many other styles.
„I focus on an individual training environment and put a lot of attention to the development of my students. The Dojo is a holy place of spiritual and physical development as well as a home. Martial arts are more than it’s techniques, it is the realization of self.“
Contact data:
www.koryukai.cz
Email: filip@bujin.cz
England
David Jackson
The Inyoshinkai dojo is located in the UK Midlands and covers Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Bromsgrove, and Stourbridge. It is led by David Alexander Jackson Kaicho, who is also the founder of the Inyoshin School of Martial Arts. He started his martial arts journey in 1973. Today he is a certified master and teacher of Bujutsu (Rokudan), Meifu Chinkage Ryu Kakushi Jutsu (Nidan), Mugai Ryu (Yondan), Genko Nito Ryu (Shodan), and Tai Chi.
“The Budo path is a lifelong journey. My aim is for all my students to surpass my own achievements. I teach in a relaxed but firm style. We grow, striving to achieve perfection even though it is unachievable. I wish for my students to leave class as happy individuals who have been respected, challenged, and supported.”
Contact data:
www.inyoshin.co.uk
Email: Inyoshin@yahoo.com
Sweden
David Lindholm
Based in Flyinge, Skåne County, David Lindholm leads the Swedish Mugai Ryu dojo. He practices and teaches Practical Tai Chi Chuan, Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), and Close-Quarters Battle (CQB), as well as Mugai Ryu.
“I would probably describe my teaching style as demanding. But nonetheless, I wish for all my students to leave class feeling they have improved compared to the last lesson.”
Contact data:
www.mugairyusverige.se
Email: info@mugairyusverige.se
Romania
Adrian Nitu
Located in Pitesti, the Mugai Ryu Romania Dojo is led by Adrian Nitu Shibuchou. In his youth, he started Karate and Tae Kwon Do before discovering the Katana for himself in 2009. Starting with Enshin Itto Ryu (1. Dan), Nitu Shibuchou continued with the ISBA Organization (5. Dan Mokuroku). From there he learned various styles, including Keyshi Ryu, Shinto Munen Ryu, Rikishin Ryu and Sekiguchi-ryu before meeting Luciano Morgenstern Sensei in 2021.
“I was attracted by Luciano Morgenstern Senseis open way of teaching and the pragmatism of Mugai Ryu and Genko Nito Ryu. At my dojo we learn to move in a smart way and use the sword as a tool in our personal development. It is our mind that cuts, not the sword.”
Contact data:
www.iaido-romania.ro
Email: contact@iaido-romania.ro
Switzerland
Marcellus Tschanz
Starting with fencing in childhood and Karate at 27 years old, Marcellus Tschanz grew up with marital arts. Over the years, he also studied Kobudo and Mugai Ryu before deciding to open his own dojo.
„I place great importance on teaching martial arts in their traditional, comprehensive form, which is why our training is more than just a sporting activity but also tailored to each participant’s individual mental and physical abilities. My greatest reward is when my students can return to their everyday lives with their bodies and minds refreshed.“
Contact data:
www.japanschwertkunst.ch
Email: marcellus.tschanz@gmx.ch
France
More information coming soon.
USA
Alexander Biagioli
Alexander Biagioli has been practicing martial arts for almost 25 years. Starting with Tae Kwon Do, he soon got introduced to the Buddhist Ethics and Meditation. He currently holds the master rank of O Dan (5th Degree) from the World Tae Kwon Do Federation, received Denkai (Sōtō Zen Priest Ordination) and is the Head Priest at the Eiryu-ji Zen Center.
„My identification with Zen and Japanese Culture eventually led me to Mugai Ryu Iaido and now I am the New Jersey representative for Tenshinkai Mugai Ryu Iaido. I believe that martial arts are a way of life that teaches us many lessons that can be utilized in everyday life as evidenced by the virtues of Bushido.“
Contact data:
www.iaido-zen.com
Email: tenshinkainj@gmail.com
Argentina
Maria Teresa Di Fonzo
Maria Teresa Di Fonzo lives and practices Mugai Ryu Iaido in Argentina. As a buddhist person, meditation permeates all her activities. In addition to her work as a dentist, she is a sumi-e (Japanese ink painting) artist and enjoys diving.
„My teaching style is personalized, focusing not only on perfecting the technique but also on concentrating the mind through meditation. Budo should strive for excellence in the execution of the katas, but it should also elevate the altruistic qualities of the practicioner. My intention is for the student to leave the class with a state of joy and inner peace.“
Contact data:
Website is coming soon.
Email: teresadifonzo@gmail.com
Niina Soke about false claims
Individuals who have received hamon (excommunication from the style, meaning their rank, instructor certification and licenses have been nullified and are no longer recognized within the style) by Niina Soke, the founder and head of Mugairyu Meishiha (this name is patented), as well as individuals at the fifth and sixth dan level who have left the organization and have started organizations of their own, claiming to have Soke successorship and ranks such as ninth or tenth dan, have had their names erased from the list of students of Niina Gosoke.
These individuals have absolutely nothing to do with Mugairyu Meishiha. These individuals have also used Niina Gosoke’s name without permission to promote their organizations, an act that is designed to deceive prospective practitioners of the art. Mugairyu Meishiha, founded by Niina Gosoke, is a legitimate line of Mugariyu and is the largest group practicing Mugairyu in the world. In Japan, the organizations legitimately practicing Meishiha include The Mugairyu Foundation, and the International Iaido Organization Hogyokukai.
Meishiha is practiced all over the world. Overseas organizations include the North American Mugairyu Federation, Mugairyu Europe, the South America Mugairyu Federation, the Brazil Mugariyu Federation and the Russia Mugairyu Federation. Organizations operating outside of these areas that are not affiliated with Meishiha are not recognized by Niina Gosoke.