Martial Arts & Wellness

Discover a unique path to wellness: reduce stress, enhance your flexibility, boost your fitness, and master the art of something extraordinary

What we are about...

We embrace a holistic approach to wellbeing through the art of martial practice. On our site, you'll find access to ongoing courses, insightful articles, and engaging videos that bring together martial disciplines such as sojutsu (spear), bojutsu (staff), and kenjutsu (sword). Alongside these, we also explore practices like meditation, relaxation, and flexibility (tanren) to enhance both body and mind. Whether you're seeking physical mastery or inner peace, our content is designed to guide you on a transformative journey.

Build Strength. Cultivate Calm. Sharpen Focus

At Nintai Kai, each of our programmes is designed to lay a strong foundation for lasting health and wellbeing. Whether you're conditioning your body through tanren, finding stillness in meditation and breathwork, or training in the art of the sword, our sessions are both empowering and enjoyable.

Discover a path that not only strengthens the body—but also refines the spirit.

Forge your path with purpose

Strong, martial, and aligned with self-development through discipline.

Growth

Experience growth through martial arts, meditation, and tanren. Cultivate resilience, sharpen your focus, and deepen your connection to mind and body.

Courses

Explore our structured courses offered both online and in-class. Learn at your own pace or train with others in a focused, supportive environment

Members

Become a member and choose from flexible options. Gain full access to our diverse training programmes, resources, and support community.

Flexibility

Access courses and resources that fit your schedule and lifestyle. Train at your own pace, whether online or in-class, to suit your needs.

"I had a great time trying out the 'Introduction to Japanese Sword' course - I was anxious as I have health conditions that affect my energy levels and joints, but Steve was accommodating and I was able to modify some exercises and sit when I was tired. I was very pleased I managed to complete the class and my confidence has increased - I'm hoping to try the continuation course some time! I recommend for anyone interested in Japanese martial arts :)."

- A de GL -

"Me and my partner started Battodo as a journey we could take together and it's brought so much more to our lives than I could have imagined. Steve is a fantastic sensai, very supportive, knowledgeable and passionate about his craft.

As a women I was a little nervous about starting a predominantly male hobby however everyone is very welcoming and friendly. I hugly recommend to anyone interested in martial arts/battodo."

- Joanne -

'I joined Nintai Kai a couple of years ago and attended the second beginners course. I have been a member ever since and derive a great deal of pleasure from training with Steve Sensei. I have always enjoyed martial arts and sword practices, having trained in Hsing-i and Kung Fu in my younger years along with fencing foil and sabre. Now I am older I find the health benefits of the Tanren element of the art very helpful and Steve is a very patient teacher. The sword training is excellent and the tameshigiri with live blades is very satisfying. If you are looking to train in a sword based martial art then Battodo could be the one for you.'

Jeremy F-C

'Steve is a fantastic sensei and this a perfect blend of social interaction, mindfulness, fitness and the very rare to find, art of the Japanese sword...'

Robin C

Thanks to a very professional, approachable, and extremely helpful sensei Steve, this must be one of the best clubs I have ever been to. Not only Steve is very helpful with advice on the practice itself but also when it comes to sourcing training equipment and accessories.

During the beginner’s course we touched upon most, if not all, aspects of the practice (warm up, stretching, sword techniques, breathing, conditioning), which gave me a very comprehensive feel for the system.

I have since started attending regular training and have enjoyed every session.

Marko