From April 12–17, 2024, Frank Nieves, head instructor of the Institute of Budo Studies, led a Ryushin Shouchi Ryu seminar in Lyon, France. The seminar welcomed over 70 participants from across Europe for six days of focused training and cultural exchange. With an emphasis on technical precision and the underlying principles of the art, the event offered practitioners an immersive opportunity to refine their skills and deepen their connection to traditional Japanese swordsmanship.
