Art McConnell

Sensei Art McConnell

Trained at John Slocum’s New York Samurai Dojo from 1961-1966. Managed the dojo and took his first iaido lesson in 1964 in Ōmori Ryū from Mr. Slocum who learned from Okano Sensei of Hachioji City, kenkojuku Hambu.

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Traditional & Competition Forms.

New Publication

We were honored to have Sensei Art McConnell chosen to be featured in this compilation of veteran martial artists for the 21st century.

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Our Locations

Main School
Tozai Sword School
At Empire State Dojo
86 Terry Road, Smithtown, NY
Instructors: Art McConnell / Karl Groeger

Affilate Location
High Bridge Sword Club
At Takahashi Dojo
76 Montauk Highway, Amity Harbor, NY
Instructors: Matt Martini

Sensei Art McConnell

Sensei Art McConnell kicking, then a 19 year old purple belt in the USAF, Nashville Tenn. with Ernie Closson. September 1964.

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