“…We must realize that “winning” is not merely defeating an opponent; it is perfecting yourself – your personal character as well as your skills…”
Masayuki Shimabukuro Hanshi , from Flashing Steel
About Himawari-Yama
Himawari Yama is a Kokusai Nippon Budo Kai/Jikishin-Kai kenkyu kai study-group located in the Reno area of Nevada, dedicated to the study, preservation and the infinite search for perfection of Seito Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu Iaijutsu Heiho, a Koryu Bujutsu with over a 450 year lineage that emphasizes drawing the sword and cutting in one fluid motion.
About Our Name
Located to the northwest of the city of Reno is Peavine Mountain. The Northern Paiute Indians call it Sunflower Mountain. The Paiutes revere it as a spiritual place and some still collect plants from there for personal and ceremonial uses. We honor our Paiute friends with the Japanese name Himawari-Yama — Sunflower Mountain.
