The Cathedral Steps

The Hagashi Dojo

The Hagashi Dojo, under the leadership of Master Kawabata, is dedicated to training young noblemen in the way of the true samurai. Students receive instruction in the martial arts and in the traditional samurai values of self-discipline, bravery, and loyalty. For 139 years, our graduates have been eagerly sought for their unparalleled fighting skills, fearlessness on the battlefield, and unquestioning obedience to their masters.