Question:
There is a class in NYC offering samurai sword techniques, but I'm wondering how it is possible for the school to be authentic, seeing how samurai were abolished in Japan in the late 1800s. Can anyone provide some insight?
Answer:
You need to find out which 'ryu' they're claiming to teach and research from there.
Samurai styles are kept very alive in the father to son (soke) style. I've met the Tatsumi-ryu Soke and the Ogasawara-ryu Soke.
The most authentic sword class in NY is on 151 West 26th Street.
http://www.shinkageryu.us/
Lineage is important if you want the authentic stuff.
Good luck.
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