Ive been training Shinkendo with Trevis-sensei since 2013. Shinkendo is traditional Samurai Swordsmanship yet with modern day applications and a living, breathing martial arts form.Shinkendo is more of a high energy martial arts form that at many times, can have you working up a sweat, usually during the beginning of the class and then with more of an emphasis on paired work, as well as bojutsu (6ft staff) training towards the end of class.Trevis-sensei, I can say from personal experiences and from travelling to the honbu (main) dojo in LA , is among one of the best martial artists in the Shinkendo style. Training with him, you know you will be learning the best and most precise teachings imparted by the honbu dojo and from the source of the form, from the Japanese Obata-family, which is the source from which the form is derived from, as he travels regularly to the honbu dojo to ensure that his teachings are as close and true to the root of the style. He will also impart a lot of invaluable teachings on budo, martial arts, and bushido concepts that are important to understand to be able to master the martial arts form.With this style, more advanced students will also learn Tameshigiri (test cutting with a live blade) as well as Nitoken (two sword style), making this one of the most advanced sword styles that will take many years to learn and master. There is a lot of room to grow here, both intellectually, spiritually, and physically in order to learn to be in control of ones self; the body, mind, and learning to be at peace with ones surrounding and environment in order to overcome the challenges that come accompanied with mastering the sword. Wishing you the best in your personal endeavours. Jinsei Shinkendo.

If you are looking to train in Real Samurai Martial Arts, you are in luck as this is not only the best but also the only place in Chicagoland. Sensei Trevis and his dedicated group of Senpai students would help you get started on your Budo journey. Highly recommended!