Kenjutsu (sword techniques) represents a particular vein of the traditional swordsmanship of feudal Japan. Unlike sport Kendo or modern Iaido, which focus either or scoring points against an opponent or on florid solo forms, Kenjutsu remains grounded in the practical use of the sword as a cutting instrument. Through practice with the sword singly and with others, we strengthen body and mind through movement and the symbolic cutting away of our own weaknesses. We use our funding to buy targets for practice and demonstration cutting.