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Swordsmanship Museum and Academy

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The Historical Japanese Katana

with swordsman, Jerry Berg

2026-03-03 18:00:00 2026-03-03 19:30:00 America/New_York The Historical Japanese Katana Learn about the Japanese Katana sword in this presentation given by professor, Jerry Berg. Portage District Library - *Austin/Sugarloaf & West Lake Rooms

Tuesday, March 03
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-03 18:00:00 2026-03-03 19:30:00 America/New_York The Historical Japanese Katana Learn about the Japanese Katana sword in this presentation given by professor, Jerry Berg. Portage District Library - *Austin/Sugarloaf & West Lake Rooms

Portage District Library

*Austin/Sugarloaf & West Lake Rooms

Learn about the Japanese Katana sword in this presentation given by professor, Jerry Berg.

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Historical Japanese Katana - Join Swordsmanship Museum and Academy instructor and educator, and Professor of Historical Swordsmanship at GVSU, Jerry Berg, as he leads a class on the use of the Katana as it was used during the Warring States period of Japanese history. The material for this class comes directly from a series of surviving documentation dating to the late 1500s and early 1600s from a renowned Samurai swordmaster! Training swords will be provided. Attendees must be at least 18 years of age. 

Accommodations

All participants are welcome. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact us at rwiegmann@portagelibrary.info before your visit.

Location Details: Austin, Sugarloaf, and West Rooms are located on the lower level of the library.

Event Contact: Rachael Wiegmann

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

TAGS: | 4:Adult Dept | 3:Standard | 2:In person | 1:Adult (18+) |

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