Athens Shibu · 道場
The official branch in Greece.
Dedicated to the study and transmission of Tenshinshō-den Katori Shintō-ryū. A small, focused group. Three nights a week. The calm rhythm of a tradition that does not need to be loud.
Chapter One · Location
Kallithea, Athens.
A short metro ride from central Athens. Tram and bus stops are nearby. Street parking is available in the evenings. First-time visitors are asked to write or call ahead — the dōjō is a place of work, not display.
We welcome serious interest. Wear simple clothing, leave watches and phones outside the training area, and bring patience.
Chapter Two · How We Train
Three paths,
one practice.
From local kata to international seminars and pilgrimages to Japan — every student finds their place in the wider Katori family.
Weekly practice program.
Consistent week-to-week training. Practice is grounded in repetition — the same form, refined endlessly.
Connect, train, share.
We visit partner schools in other countries to stay connected and deepen our practice with the wider community.
Martial art roots.
We organize trips to Japan and across Europe to explore the culture and history that gave birth to this art.
Chapter Three · First Visit
Otake Nobutoshi
Before the first bow.
First-time visitors are asked to write or call ahead. We welcome serious interest and discourage casual curiosity. Children’s groups train separately — see the groups section for ages 3–5, 6–7, and 8+.