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Registration and Classes
Registration in Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno-Crandall School of Iaido is
broken into 6 and 12-month periods. It is not based on the number of
classes. This registration allows you to attend in that 6 month or yearly period all regular classes that may take place, as well as allowing you to register for any special Iaido seminars or events. Classes are held on the second
Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and the fourth Friday of
January through April, October and November from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
TAKENOUCHI-HANGANRYU-MATSUNO-CRANDALL
SCHOOL OF IAIDO
Under Headmaster
Clifford C. Crandall, Jr.
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Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno-Crandall
This style is fully documented in a 134-page textbook and
a 3-hour, 2 disc, DVD.
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Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno-Crandall dates back over 300 years.
A Traditional Iaido Style Currently in its Seventh Generation
Pictured here is
Headmaster Matsuno and
Headmaster Crandall.
Picture taken while training at
Himeji Castle in Japan.
Headmaster Clifford Crandall
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The Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno-Crandall
school of Iaido is under the direction of Headmaster
Clifford C. Crandall, Jr. Headmaster Crandall is
recognized internationally for his contributions to the
field of martial arts, and he has trained with the sword
for over 30 years. He is also the Grandmaster and
founder of the American Martial Arts Institute, which
teaches “American Eagle Style” empty-hand martial
arts. In June 2002 Grandmaster Crandall was
promoted to Headmaster and successor in this Iaido
style in a ceremonial sword-passing in Kobe, Japan,
by Headmaster Tsuneyoshi Matsuno. With the
passing of Headmaster Matsuno in February 2005,
Headmaster Crandall became the Headmaster of
Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno for the world.
Headmaster Tsuneyoshi Matsuno was one of six instructor students of
Masayoshi Nakajima Ryusho-sai, the 5th Headmaster of Takenouchi-HanganRyu. After Masayoshi Nakajima untimely and unexpectedly passed away, only
three (one being Tsuneyoshi Matsuno) of his six students choose to continue
teaching this traditional Iaido, imbedded in samurai philosophies. Headmaster
Matsuno traveled around the world, representing the Japanese federation in the
area of traditional Iaido and stimulating new interest in the way of the sword, as
well as the daily philosophy of living by the standards of the samurai.
Renshi Morris has trained in the sword since 1992 and has trained in
empty-hand martial arts under Grandmaster Crandall since 1987 respectively.
Renshi Morris is identified as teacher assistant to Headmaster Crandall and is
second in responsibility to Headmaster Crandall for the running of the Iaido
school.
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Both men and women can learn this ancient art.
Renshi Morris demonstrating Batto-Do.
New Students
New students may join the training school of Iaido at any time. Prerequisites for
participation are as follows: you must be 18 years of age, and you must own a
bokudo and a hakima before the first class. Within the first few months, it is also
necessary for you to acquire white Iaido tabi shoes. You do not have to be a
student of American Eagle Style, and you cannot be a current registered
participant of any other empty-hand or weapons martial arts style.
In this traditional style of Iaido, there is no belt ranking. Following in the
traditional beliefs of Headmaster Tsuneyoshi Matsuno and his predecessors,
students are identified by three categories, depending upon their physical skill,
mental knowledge, and personal dedication. Those categories are: beginner,
intermediate, and advanced students. Students have the opportunity to advance
from each level by performing their skills and knowledge at the request of
Headmaster Crandall. This style has twelve primary katas, as well as
ceremonial katas and a separate ceremonial cutting kata. We also practice Muto
Dori, and the methods of defending yourself against a sword whether you are
armed or unarmed with a sword yourself.
Batto-Do
The art of cutting with the sword is called Batto-Do. Our school is very fortunate
to participate in the “Preservation Society of Toyama-Ryu Batto-Do” as a part of
our heritage. This art does not detract or alter the importance of anything we do
in Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno-Crandall, but assists to clarify the proper
cutting motion and physical application of the katas within our style. Headmaster
Crandall’s teacher regarding this ancient art is Master Fumio Demura. We also
practice Kuma Tachi. This involves two-man Batto forms which visually
demonstrate the art, its motion and control.