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Master the Samurai Artform

Japanese Swordsmanship builds muscles you never even knew you had. It’s a full-body workout combining cardio and resistance to build lean muscle, fast.

You’ll also boost your energy as your cardio increases, boost your coordination & balance, and get more flexible, too.

These Acworth adult Japanese Swordsmanship classes are calorie-crushing, action-packed sessions.

Learn with Wisdom

Our teen and adult Shinkendo classes offer far more than physical fitness. This authentic samurai art is a path to profound personal development. Through the disciplined practice of drawing, cutting, and wielding the sword, you will cultivate unparalleled focus, unshakeable confidence, and deep-rooted discipline. These are not just martial arts concepts; they are life-changing skills that bring clarity and strength to your career, relationships, and family life.
 
While Shinkendo is a traditional practice, the strategic mindset, awareness, and decisive action it teaches provide a formidable foundation for real-world self-protection, empowering you to handle conflict with a calm, powerful presence. Every class forges a stronger you, both in body and spirit.
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Swordplay and Swordsmanship

One of the most rewarding benefits of our teen and adult Shinkendo training is profound stress and pain relief. The rigorous, full-body practice of sword drawing, cutting, and forms acts as a dynamic meditation, channeling mental tension into purposeful physical exertion. The core-strengthening stances and movements inherent to Japanese swordsmanship promote proper posture and alignment, naturally alleviating strain on your back, neck, and shoulders.
 
This combination of deep stretching, controlled power development, and focused breathing enhances your range of motion and improves oxygen circulation, which is clinically shown to reduce cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone. The result is a calmer mind, a more resilient body, and significantly improved, deeper sleep.

Learn from Our Qualified Masters

Georgia Martial Arts & Self Defense is a direct Shibu “branch” of the International Shinkendo Federation. Our lead instructor, Shawn Forristall, trained directly under Shinkendo Founder Toshishiro Obata Kaiso.
 
Our instructors have dedicated their efforts to the study and preservation of true Japanese swordsmanship. They are not merely teachers but custodians of a rich samurai tradition, passionately committed to guiding each student on the path of the sword. Their expert instruction provides a rare opportunity to learn Shinkendo as it was meant to be practiced, ensuring you develop proper technique, a profound understanding of bushido principles, and a genuine connection to this noble martial art.
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What can our Acworth adult Japanese Swordsmanship program help you with?

  • Improved Strength
  • Improved Cardio
  • Improved Balance
  • Improved Coordination
  • Life-Saving Self-Defense
  • Form Friendships & Bonds
  • Gain Community & Support
  • Melt stress
  • Relieve pain
  • And of course… HAVE FUN!
"Great dojo for all levels and age groups. Good times and great instructors, makes learning martial arts fun and practical. Family environment and good all around people... Been here for years, haven't looked back!!"
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"Excellent place to train in BJJ and other martial arts. It is part of the Alliance BJJ family so all the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructors are knowledgeable in the art and have a solid foundation."
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"This place is AWESOME. The professor teaching, Happy, is really good at explaining things and demonstrating throws. Solid judo dojo. Definitely recommend coming. They've also got BJJ, shinkendo, and a few other martial arts."
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"This is a really great place to train. I just started training there a few weeks now and it's really great. My training partners are very considerate and patient with me and always teaching me stuff , Sensei Ian is a great bjj coach and always motivates us. "
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"Very cool, great workout and discipline. Doesn't hand out belts like candy and the martial art is actually useful."
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Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers about our adult Japanese Swordsmanship program in Acworth

Yes! Almost all of our students had no experience at first. Yet with dedication and Japanese Swordsmanship training, they’ve become amazing athletes and martial artists. We’ll help you get there too.

When you first arrive at Georgia Martial Arts and Self Defense of Acworth – all you need are some comfy athletic clothes and a water bottle. We’ve got the rest covered.

You might be nervous about your first class. That’s perfectly normal! As soon as you see how kind and welcome the instructors and other students are – that nervousness turns into excitement. 

No matter your fitness level, you can train here. In martial arts – adults are in a group environment, but every one of us is on our own unique journey. You can go at your own pace. Some advance faster, others slower. That’s okay. 

What’s important is that you’re having fun, challenging yourself, making friends, and growing stronger inside and out.

The coordination, strength, and speed comes with time – even in those who are not ‘natural athletes’!

Absolutely. While there is no ‘cure’ for ADD or ADHD, it can be managed. Our Acworth adults Japanese Swordsmanship classes help you develop the tools you need to maintain focus & concentration. It is especially helpful when you’re trying to do multiple tasks that divide your attention. Through following instructors, Acworth Japanese Swordsmanship techniques, and mastering moves, adults develop tools to stay focused and on track.

If you’re looking at adult martial arts classes in Acworth you’ve likely come across Karate, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), and more. Karate, Taekwondo, and Muay Thai focus on striking (punches, kicks, knees, and elbows). Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focuses on grappling (wrestling with locks and grabs). It’s important to know how to both strike and grapple for the best self-defense.

Our Japanese Swordsmanship instructors are caring and attentive to every student’s concerns. Suffering from lower back pain, neck & shoulder pain, joint stiffness, or muscle weakness will likely not prevent you from having a fun, fulfilling class.

We’re not medical professionals, so any serious concerns should be discussed with your doctor first– but we are typically able to give you alternate exercises that don’t affect pre-existing injuries and honor your limits so you still have a great experience.

Getting started is easy! Click here to scroll up, and fill out the form to grab our current amazing web special. It’s completely risk-free. Try us out and see why Acworth can’t stop raving about our adult Japanese Swordsmanship classes.