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Shogo's Katana Online Lessons
@thebudobakashogoTracked since May 2026
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Learn Katana Drawing Techniques from Anywhere Around the World.
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Paid members
78
5.4% · 30 days
Total audience
870
incl. free followers
Estimated monthly gross
$5.3K
$2.7K–$7.8K modeled range
Starting price
$35/mo
9 membership tiers
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$35/moOnline Japanese Lessons [Elementary]Want to confidently communicate in Japanese while traveling or living in Japan? Join our live online lessons every Friday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am JST with Shogo, a nationally certified Japanese language instructor and the creator of Let’s Ask Shogo! No prior experience needed—everyone is welcome! If you can’t join live, no worries! You’ll get full access to recorded lessons so you can learn at your own pace.What You'll Learn in the Elementary Class:✅ Hiragana, Katakana, and Basic Kanji – Build your foundation in reading and writing Japanese✅ Essential Grammar – Understand key sentence structures✅ Everyday Phrases – Learn practical Japanese to navigate life and travel in Japan with easeCan exchange greetings when you meet someoneCan ask someone to say something again if you don’t really understandCan give a simple self-introductionCan ask and answer questions about where you live and your ageCan answer questions about foods you like and dislikeCan look at a menu in a fast food restaurant and understand what is availableCan listen to simple explanations when being shown around a house and understand the layoutCan ask and answer questions about where someone isCan ask and answer questions about when you are available to decide on a scheduleCan listen to short and simple instructions at work and understand what to doCan ask and answer questions about your hobbies and favorite things to doCan say when you are available, when you are inviting someone to something, or being invited
$40/moWakizashi/Tantō Training (Sun 8AM JST)Every Sunday, 8:00–9:00 a.m. JST (some weeks may vary), join live Zoom lessons with Shogo (Let’s Ask Shogo) — a certified Third Dan Club Leader of the iai (katana drawing techniques) of Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu.⭐️ Add the training schedule to your calendar here: PRESS HERENo martial arts experience? No problem!Lessons are conducted entirely in English, and you can join freely from anywhere in the world.All classes are recorded, so you’ll never miss a session — watch and rewatch the archive anytime.💻 How the Lessons WorkAdd our Google Calendar to keep track of class dates.The Zoom link & password are shared every week through Patreon member-only posts.Join the lesson using that week’s link.Each lesson video will be uploaded to Patreon ASAP after class.⚔️ About Shinkage-ryu Hōgan-haShinkage-ryu Hōgan-ha was incorporated into Asayama Ichiden-ryu during the time of its 21st headmaster, Osaki Sensei. The previous headmaster, unable to find a successor, entrusted this style to Asayama Ichiden-ryu.🧘♂️ What You’ll LearnHow to properly wear traditional Dōgi and KatanaReihō (Etiquette) — the manners of traditional trainingFundamental Battō (drawing techniques)50+ Iai Kata (Uchi-katana, Wakizashi, and Tantō) of Shinkagé-ryu Hōgan-ha🧳 What You’ll NeedUchi-katana Iaitō or Bokutō with sheathWakizashi IaitōTantō IaitōDōgi & HakamaInner Obi (black recommended)🌸 Why Join This Training★ Learn Rare Techniques Using Wakizashi & TantōUnlike most Iai schools, Shinkage-ryu Hōgan-ha includes
$50/moKatana Training (Mon 9:30 AM JST)Every Monday, 9:30–10:30 a.m. JST (some weeks may vary), join live Zoom lessons with Shogo (Let’s Ask Shogo) — a certified Third Dan Club Leader of the iai (katana drawing techniques) of Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu.⭐️ Add the training schedule to your calendar here: PRESS HERENo martial arts experience? No problem!Lessons are conducted entirely in English, and you can join freely from anywhere in the world.All classes are recorded, so you’ll never miss a session — watch and rewatch the archive anytime.💻 How the Lessons WorkAdd our Google Calendar to keep track of class dates.The Zoom link & password are shared every week through Patreon member-only posts.Join the lesson using that week’s link.Each lesson video will be uploaded to Patreon ASAP after class.⚔️ About Asayama Ichiden Ryu HyōhōWith over 400 years of history, Asayama Ichiden Ryu is an ancient Japanese Budo style rooted in Kenjutsu — the swordsmanship practiced by samurai who fought in armor during the Sengoku era.🧘♂️ What You’ll LearnHow to properly wear traditional Dōgi and KatanaReihō (Etiquette) — the manners of traditional trainingFundamental Batto (drawing techniques) and Kenjutsu basics15 Iai Kata of Asayama Ichiden Ryu🧳 What You’ll NeedIaitō (training katana) or Bokutō with sheathDōgi & HakamaInner Obi (black recommended)Outer Obi (must be white)🌸 Why Join This Training★ A Rare Ancient Style with 400 Years of Samurai TraditionBorn in Japan’s Sengoku war era (1467–1615), Asayama Ichiden Ryu preserves the a
$50/moKatana Training (Sat 9PM JST)Every Saturday, 9:00–10:00 p.m. JST (some weeks may vary), join live Zoom lessons with Shogo (Let’s Ask Shogo) — a certified Third Dan Club Leader of the iai (katana drawing techniques) of Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu.⭐️ Add the training schedule to your calendar here: PRESS HERENo martial arts experience? No problem!Lessons are conducted entirely in English, and you can join freely from anywhere in the world.All classes are recorded, so you’ll never miss a session — watch and rewatch the archive anytime.💻 How the Lessons WorkAdd our Google Calendar to keep track of class dates.The Zoom link & password are shared every week through Patreon member-only posts.Join the lesson using that week’s link.Each lesson video will be uploaded to Patreon ASAP after class.⚔️ About Asayama Ichiden Ryu HyōhōWith over 400 years of history, Asayama Ichiden Ryu is an ancient Japanese Budo style rooted in Kenjutsu — the swordsmanship practiced by samurai who fought in armor during the Sengoku era.🧘♂️ What You’ll LearnHow to properly wear traditional Dōgi and KatanaReihō (Etiquette) — the manners of traditional trainingFundamental Batto (drawing techniques) and Kenjutsu basics15 Iai Kata of Asayama Ichiden Ryu🧳 What You’ll NeedIaitō (training katana) or Bokutō with sheathDōgi & HakamaInner Obi (black recommended)Outer Obi (must be white)🌸 Why Join This Training★ A Rare Ancient Style with 400 Years of Samurai TraditionBorn in Japan’s Sengoku war era (1467–1615), Asayama Ichiden Ryu preserves the
$70/moKatana (Mon) + Wakizashi/Tantō Training*This tier is for those who want to join both the Monday morning (Japan time) and Wakizashi/Tantō training sessions — and it saves you $20 every month.Every Monday, 9:30–10:30 a.m. JST and Sunday 8:00-9:00 a.m. JST (some weeks may vary), join live Zoom lessons with Shogo (Let’s Ask Shogo) — a certified Third Dan Club Leader of the iai (katana drawing techniques) of Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu.⭐️ Add the training schedule to your calendar here: PRESS HERENo martial arts experience? No problem!Lessons are conducted entirely in English, and you can join freely from anywhere in the world.All classes are recorded, so you’ll never miss a session — watch and rewatch the archive anytime.💻 How the Lessons WorkAdd our Google Calendar to keep track of class dates.The Zoom link & password are shared every week through Patreon member-only posts.Join the lesson using that week’s link.Each lesson video will be uploaded to Patreon ASAP after class.⚔️ About Asayama Ichiden Ryu HyōhōWith over 400 years of history, Asayama Ichiden Ryu is an ancient Japanese Budo style rooted in Kenjutsu — the swordsmanship practiced by samurai who fought in armor during the Sengoku era.⚔️ About Shinkage-ryu Hōgan-haShinkage-ryu Hōgan-ha was incorporated into Asayama Ichiden-ryu during the time of its 21st headmaster, Osaki Sensei. The previous headmaster, unable to find a successor, entrusted this style to Asayama Ichiden-ryu.🧘♂️ What You’ll LearnHow to properly wear traditional Dōgi and KatanaReihō (Etiquett
$70/moKatana (Sat) + Wakizashi/Tantō Training*This tier is for those who want to join both the Saturday evening (Japan time) and Wakizashi/Tantō training sessions — and it saves you $20 every month.Every Saturday, 9:00–10:00 p.m. JST and Sunday 8:00-9:00 a.m. JST (some weeks may vary), join live Zoom lessons with Shogo (Let’s Ask Shogo) — a certified Third Dan Club Leader of the iai (katana drawing techniques) of Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu.⭐️ Add the training schedule to your calendar here: PRESS HERENo martial arts experience? No problem!Lessons are conducted entirely in English, and you can join freely from anywhere in the world.All classes are recorded, so you’ll never miss a session — watch and rewatch the archive anytime.💻 How the Lessons WorkAdd our Google Calendar to keep track of class dates.The Zoom link & password are shared every week through Patreon member-only posts.Join the lesson using that week’s link.Each lesson video will be uploaded to Patreon ASAP after class.⚔️ About Asayama Ichiden Ryu HyōhōWith over 400 years of history, Asayama Ichiden Ryu is an ancient Japanese Budo style rooted in Kenjutsu — the swordsmanship practiced by samurai who fought in armor during the Sengoku era.⚔️ About Shinkage-ryu Hōgan-haShinkage-ryu Hōgan-ha was incorporated into Asayama Ichiden-ryu during the time of its 21st headmaster, Osaki Sensei. The previous headmaster, unable to find a successor, entrusted this style to Asayama Ichiden-ryu.🧘♂️ What You’ll LearnHow to properly wear traditional Dōgi and KatanaReihō (Etiq
$80/moKatana Training (Sat + Mon)*This tier is for those who want to join both the Saturday evening and Monday morning (Japan time) training sessions — and it saves you $20 every month.Every Saturday from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm JST and Monday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am JST, join live Zoom lessons with Shogo (Let’s Ask Shogo) — a certified Third Dan Club Leader of the iai (katana drawing techniques) of Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu.⭐️ Add the training schedule to your calendar here: PRESS HERENo martial arts experience? No problem!Lessons are conducted entirely in English, and you can join freely from anywhere in the world.All classes are recorded, so you’ll never miss a session — watch and rewatch the archive anytime.💻 How the Lessons WorkAdd our Google Calendar to keep track of class dates.The Zoom link & password are shared every week through Patreon member-only posts.Join the lesson using that week’s link.Each lesson video will be uploaded to Patreon ASAP after class.⚔️ About Asayama Ichiden Ryu HyōhōWith over 400 years of history, Asayama Ichiden Ryu is an ancient Japanese Budo style rooted in Kenjutsu — the swordsmanship practiced by samurai who fought in armor during the Sengoku era.🧘♂️ What You’ll LearnHow to properly wear traditional Dōgi and KatanaReihō (Etiquette) — the manners of traditional trainingFundamental Batto (drawing techniques) and Kenjutsu basics15 Iai Kata of Asayama Ichiden Ryu🧳 What You’ll NeedIaitō (training katana) or Bokutō with sheathDōgi & HakamaInner Obi (black recommended)Outer Ob
$100/mo(Sat+Mon) & Wakizashi/Tantō Training*This tier is for those who want to join all the Monday morning, Saturday evening (Japan time), and Wakizashi/Tantō training sessions — and it saves you $40 every month.Every Monday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. JST, Saturday, 9:00–10:00 p.m. JST, and Sunday 8:00-9:00 a.m. JST (some weeks may vary), join live Zoom lessons with Shogo (Let’s Ask Shogo) — a certified Third Dan Club Leader of the iai (katana drawing techniques) of Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu.⭐️ Add the training schedule to your calendar here: PRESS HERENo martial arts experience? No problem!Lessons are conducted entirely in English, and you can join freely from anywhere in the world.All classes are recorded, so you’ll never miss a session — watch and rewatch the archive anytime.💻 How the Lessons WorkAdd our Google Calendar to keep track of class dates.The Zoom link & password are shared every week through Patreon member-only posts.Join the lesson using that week’s link.Each lesson video will be uploaded to Patreon ASAP after class.⚔️ About Asayama Ichiden Ryu HyōhōWith over 400 years of history, Asayama Ichiden Ryu is an ancient Japanese Budo style rooted in Kenjutsu — the swordsmanship practiced by samurai who fought in armor during the Sengoku era.⚔️ About Shinkage-ryu Hōgan-haShinkage-ryu Hōgan-ha was incorporated into Asayama Ichiden-ryu during the time of its 21st headmaster, Osaki Sensei. The previous headmaster, unable to find a successor, entrusted this style to Asayama Ichiden-ryu.🧘♂️ What You’ll LearnHow to proper
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Membership78 paid members · past 30 days
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Shogo's Katana Online Lessons78 members · $5.3K/mo
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8 of 9 cohort creators have a measured paid-member count; the other 1 remains unranked for this metric.Ranking data · includes stale rows| Rank | Creator and why included | Paid members | Gap vs Shogo's Katana Online Lessons | Freshness |
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| #3 |  JapaneseTest4You.comVideoContent relevance + business context | 191 | 113 more | Aug 1, 2026 |
| #4 |  Kendo-Guide.Com Members - by Hiro ImafujiVideoContent relevance + business context | 95 | 17 more | Aug 11, 2026 |
| #5 | Shogo's Katana Online LessonsProfileVideoPaid members position in Recommended cohort | 78 | Reference | Aug 1, 2026Stale |
| #6 |  IceWolfWritingCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 76 | 2 fewer | Aug 14, 2026 |
| #7 |  Shuriken-jutsu Online LessonsVideoContent relevance + business context | 24 | 54 fewer | Jul 19, 2026Stale |
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Article Latest post$35 tier & upView 0 commentsSign Up for the Dan Promotion Examination | September 26/28 2026
September 26 0 likes 0 commentsView 0 comments[Hōgan-ha (Wakizashi/Tantō) Training] August 2 (Sunday) 8:00AM~9:00AM JSTArticleAugust 2$35 tier & up 0 0[Katana Training] August 1 (Saturday) 9:00PM~10:00PM (JST)YesterdayArticleAugust 1$35 tier & up 4 2View 0 commentsJuly 31 2026 | Japanese Lesson Archive YesterdayArticleJuly 31$35 tier & up 0 02 days ago[Japanese Lesson] July 31 (Friday) 9:30 am~10:30 am (JST)AudioJuly 31$35 tier & up 2 1Lesson's Highlight (Hōgan-ha): July 26 2026July 26ArticleJuly 26Public 0 1July 26 2025 | Wakizashi/Tantō Training (Sun) Video ArchiveJuly 26VideoJuly 26$35 tier & up 1 1Lesson's Highlight (Katana Sat): July 25 2026July 26ArticleJuly 25Public 0 1July 25 2025 | Katana Training (Sat) Video ArchiveJuly 26VideoJuly 25$35 tier & up 5 4View 0 comments[Hōgan-ha (Wakizashi/Tantō) Training] July 26 (Sunday) 8:00AM~9:00AM JSTArticleJuly 26$35 tier & up 0 0View 0 comments[Katana Training] July 25 (Saturday) 9:00PM~10:00PM (JST)ArticleJuly 25$35 tier & up 0 0View 0 commentsJuly 24 2026 | Japanese Lesson Archive July 23ArticleJuly 24$35 tier & up 0 0
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