Geoffrey Beeson is the chief instructor for Five Circles Martial Arts in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He has studied Japanese martial arts (including swordsmanship, striking, grappling, and general weapon use), the history, and the culture for more than 20 years. As an instructor for more than 15 years he has worked at developing the practice of Kenjutsu and contributing to his art. In 2008 he implemented and oversaw a complete curriculum overhaul within his style. (Mostly because he likes people to do things his way.)In 2016 Geoff began experimenting with HEMA and has since worked to further develop his Japanese swordsmanship using steel weapons against a variety of HEMA styles and practitioners. He believes that practice of Kenjutsu can be elevated and evolved through use of steel sparring and modern protective gear and is working to spread the practice in the Japanese martial arts community

Sword Discipline. This is the Way

The Journey of Five Circles Martial Arts.

What to expect at Five Circle MA.

Getting involved in HEMA

Oklahoma Open Fencing, the movement.

Tournament talk

Oklahoma Fencing the FB Group.

Padded Gi’s the Kenjustu way.

Quick Advice for new people starting in a sword discipline?

Important Links:

Website for swords and Padded Gi’s https://www.akadoarmory.com

Five Circles MAhttps://www.fivecirclesma.com/

Online study grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/grkremotestudy

Oklahoma Open Fencinghttps://www.facebook.com/OklahomaOpenFencing?mibextid=ZbWKwL