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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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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The Spirit of Billy Jack Lives On

In Memory of Tom Laughlin

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Books for sale.

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Order THE DRAGON’s GARDEN
for $19.70 by CLICKING HERE

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Order THE RONIN SOLDIER’s DIARY
for $20 by Calling Sensei Art at 516-707-2051
Sensei Art will personally autograph your copy.

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