Where Discipline Meets
Fun and Adventure
Nurturing your child’s mind, body, and spirit
through the martial way.
Where Discipline Meets Fun and Adventure
Nurturing your child’s mind, body, and spirit through the martial way.
Rising Moon Warriors blends the discipline of traditional Japanese martial arts with the mindfulness of Zen practice.
Children ages 4–14 build strength, confidence, and focus through Kenjutsu, Seitei Iaido, and Seitei Jodo. Our age-specific classes provide the right balance of guidance, discipline, and encouragement, helping each child develop both body and mind.
Benefits of Training
- ⚔️ Confidence & self-discipline
- 🧘 Calm focus & emotional balance
- 🤝 Friendship & community
- 💪 Strength, balance & agility
- 🎯 Sharper attention in school & daily life
- 🌱 Inner peace & resilience
- 🧩 Harmony of mind & body
Disciplines We Share
Children explore several traditional Japanese martial arts in a safe and age-appropriate way:
Kenjutsu
The way of the sword: movement, posture, and discipline
Iaido
The art of drawing and sheathing the sword with mindfulness
Jodo
Staff training that builds timing, distance, and control
Meditation
Breathing, awareness, and inner calm
Four Pillars of Swordsmanship
Our training follows four guiding principles:
Technique
- Stances
- Footwork
- Swinging angles
Fitness
- Running
- Striking
- Distances
Kata
- Forms
- Theory
- Discipline
Meditation
- Mindfullness
- Focus
- Calm
Four Pillars of Swordsmanship
Our training follows four guiding principles:
Technique
- Stances
- Footwork
- Swinging angles
Fitness
- Running
- Striking
- Distances
Kata
- Forms
- Theory
- Discipline
Meditation
- Mindfullness
- Focus
- Calm
Four Pillars of Swordsmanship
Our training follows four guiding principles:
Technique
- Stances
- Footwork
- Swinging angles
Fitness
- Running
- Striking
- Distances
Kata
- Forms
- Theory
- Discipline
Meditation
- Mindfullness
- Focus
- Calm
Class Schedule & Ages
Saturdays at Daiyuzenji
Zen Temple
10:00 – 11:00 am
Young Warriors (ages 4–9)
11:00 – 12:00 pm
Advanced Young Warriors & Pre-Teens (ages 10–14)
Our Gallery
From dynamic sword techniques to serene Zen practice, watch our rising warriors grow and thrive on their martial arts journey!
RISING MOON WARRIORS
at Daiyuzenji Temple
We’re located at
3717 N. Ravenswood Ave. #112
Chicago IL 60613