Yoshi Amao is an actor, sword performer, fighting choreographer and director. After studying under the samurai master, Tahei Waki, Yoshi formed the theater company Samurai Sword Soul in 2003
Most recently, Yoshi has been working as a fight director for “Pacific Overtures” at Signature Theater in Arlington, VA, after he acted for “Chushingura, 47 ronin” at A.R.T./New York Theatres.

Learn to execute the basic Samurai sword fighting forms and step techniques. Learn to face multiple opponents attacking you one after another. Block their offense with various methods. Your concentration, endurance and force will be tested.

Remember 7 ways to be a Samurai warrior. 

• Rectitude (義 gi), 

• Courage (勇yū), 

• Benevolence (仁 jin), 

• Respect (礼 rei), 

• Honesty (誠 makoto), 

• Honor (名誉 meiyo), and 

• Loyalty (忠義 chūgi) 

The code of conduct is still relevant in our time.