Shihan Dana Abbott offers private, semi-private and group classes in his local Scottsdale, Arizona area. Click here for more information.

A decade and half after pursuing his dream of mastering martial arts in Japan, Shihan Dana Abbott returned home to Scottsdale, Arizona, to introduce his Japanese sword mastery to enlighten and educate the nuevo martial arts enthusiast. Upon arrival, he proceeded to establish the corporation Samurai Sports, Inc., which offered the martial arts community a viable way to learn and instruct the sword to the masses. He also invented, designed, engineered and patented the ActionFlex equipment which is now commonly used throughout the world. To date, the majority of the martial arts schools in North America use our products and training programs. Samurai Sports has been and will continue to be a forerunner to bring you the "way of the sword".

Black Belt Hall of Famer and 7th degree Shihan Abbott, known in professional circles as the teacher's teacher, has spent the past 12 years instructing the way of the sword throughout North America. He has now decided to spend the majority of his time locally instructing the way of the sword thus giving back to this community his family has been a part of since 1972. His new direction leans toward and stresses individual training enabling him to share his vast experiences with students.

Shihan Abbott is looking for a select group of individuals who want to do something different over and above the general populace. Those that desire to add bit of zing and pizzazz to their lives can look forward to sharing his extensive adventures of the sword and the Eastern culture. You will not only learn kenjutsu, the study of the sword and the art of self-defense, you will also experience many of the Japanese traditions, protocols and formalities.

In addition, you will be invited to share traditional Japanese refreshments, conversation, and insight into one of the most mysterious Eastern cultures in the world. His family Tanaka Mari, Tadashi and Rikachan will also be welcoming you to "the way of the Samurai" here in Carefree/Scottsdale/Cave Creek.

Local private and semi-private classes

Private, semi-private and group classes are offered at the North Scottsdale School (Scottsdale Martial Arts Center). Click here for the class schedule.

Private and semi-private classes are also offered in far North Scottsdale. Click here for more information.