PCH School of the Sword
“When knowledge is mature, the mind forgets about the hand, the hand forgets about the sword”
“When knowledge is mature, the mind forgets about the hand, the hand forgets about the sword”
PCH School of the Sword is a Brisbane dojo accredited with Shin Shin Muso Shinkage Ryu Yamamoto Ha Sano City Martial Arts Group.
Our goal is to teach Swordsmanship to students for personal development and self improvement.
- Increased ability to concentrate.
- Increased confidence, self control and balance.
- Enhance the mind, body and spirit through meditation, philosophy and physical training.
- Come to realization of existence of Spirit and Forces of the Nature
Shin Shin Muso ryu Iaido is the Iaido arm of Shinkage ryu Ichimon. Designed for actual combat Shin Shin Muso Ryu was developed for unexpected rapid encounters of the late Edo and early Meiji period. Often used by body guards, Shin Shin Muso ryu is a high speed style designed to end combat quickly and decisively. It demands a high degree of focus and awareness from its students. In addition to its combat roots Shin Shin Muso ryu and Shinkage Ryu Ichimon places a high emphasis on traditional manners and etiquette.
Shinken (sharp) blade is use in training.
Bokkuto is use for Kenjutsu and beginners Iaijutsu.
The current Grandmaster, Toyoshima Kazutora, is the 25th Soke of the Shinkageryu Ichimon linage stretching back to Warring States period (Sengoku) and to the founder of Shinkage ryu, Kamiizumi Ise No Kami Nobutsuna.
PCh Sword School’s Iaido training is currently under the patronage of Shin Shin Muso Shinkage Ryu, Yamamoto Ha of Sano City Martial Arts Group and Yamamoto Yoshio Soke.
School owner Peter “Chewy” Chmielewski began practical interest in swords at an age of 12, learning fencing in Europe. Over 12 years, Peter represented his region and Country on a number of occasions. He also practiced Kendo and Karate, before a major life change occurred, taking him to Australia in 1987. Here, Peter taught fencing, first in Adelaide then in Brisbane. His students included members of the Medieval Society and Australian athletes (fencing and pentathlon) preparing for Sydney 2000 Olympics.
While looking for non competitive swordsmanship, Peter met and started to train in the Korean sword art and become a Kummmoyeh accredited instructor. He also trained in Seitei Iaido and had Keppan of the most traditional Koryu of Katori Shinto Ryu Noda ha.
And now, Peter is a sensei, travels regularly to Japan to learn and practice Shinkage Ryu/ShinShin Ryu
Wynnum Dojo
283 Tingal Road, Wynnum
Thursday 6:30PM
Saturday 10:00AM
Peter Sensei
Phone: +61 400 381 911
Email: pch@swordschool.com.au
