Posts by Lance England

Iaido is the art of drawing the samurai sword. Iaido, as an art, is very focused on the inner, or spiritual, development of the student, because the physical skills demanded in Iaido require the advanced student to work with a live (sharpened) Japanese Katana, performing techniques at a fast rate. This in and of itself…

For over five decades I have been both a Student and an Instructor of the Martial Arts.  It has been an incredible experience.  I have met and trained with so many wonderful people that have enriched my life so much.  For me, the study of the Martial Arts has been a spiritual journey, and one…

Satori-Ryu Budo, roughly translates into The Way of the Enlightened Warrior. The main focus of Satori-Ryu Budo is to enable the student to achieve Personal Goal Actualization. For some, this can become an insurmountable challenge. Through the study of the Martial Arts, an individual can identify their own personal path through life. But more importantly,…

We currently have spaces available in our programs for the summer. Sign up for two months and get a third month free. Our staff is comprised of Certified Martial Arts and Fitness Professionals. Contact us and find out what we can do for you and your family.

Grandmaster Kirby appointed me to the position of Hanshi of Satori-Ryu Iaido which included promotion to Hachi-Dan (8th Degree Black Belt).  Hanshi is awarded to an Instructor who is considered to demonstrate an excellent example for the younger students and Instructors in both performance and in behavior.  A Hanshi is expected to be a “teacher…

My program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is ONE OF, IF NOT THE, Longest Running Martial Arts Program in the United States. For a glimpse into that program, click on the following link: https://philservello.wordpress.com/2021/04/02/ut-teaching-students-to-be-samurai/

For the month of April, our schedule will be per our normal schedule with the following exceptions:4/3 Closed due to the Easter Holiday4/15 Rank Testing: Little Samurai4/17 Satori-Ryu Budo Monthly Training4/17 Rank Testing: All Styles If you are interested in learning about the Samurai Sword, Self-Defense, or becoming the best version of you possible, please…

Dale S. Kirby Sr., Soke and Lance England Hanshi take great pleasure in announcing the appointment of Jerry Cichon Sensei as the Midwest Regional Director for Satori-Ryu Budo. We look forward to an exciting future together. If you are interested in learning about the Samurai Sword, contact us at satoriryubudo@yahoo.com.

What is Satori Ryu Iaido? Satori-Ryu Iaido was developed due to a recognized need for a quality school of instruction in the art of Iaido in the United States and with the permission from the All Japan Iaido Federation. Iaido is the art of drawing the Samurai Sword, which as an Art, is focused on…

During the recent holidays I was tested for Covid-19 because I was going to visit family members who are elderly. I work with students of all ages, and I always try to follow the recommended guidelines, including social distancing and wearing a mask, so I was dumbfounded when I was informed that I was positive…