In April 2004, Mr. Akira Ishido, from the Royal Embassy of Japan introduced Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu to students already practicing Iaido at that stage at Katsujinken Kai. Ishido-sensei is Nanadan (7th Dan) and has been practicing Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu for more than 20 years.

 

 

In April 2005 Philip de Bruyn visited, with Ishido-sensei, a Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu practice session in Japan where he was introduced to Raju Thakrar. On a following visit in September 2005, Philip participated in a practice session during which Raju-sensei took charge of his training.