Meian Dojo
"You must understand
that there is more than one path
to the top of the mountain."
– Miyamoto Musashi
A Few Words of Welcome
The Way of the Sword (strategy) offers everyone, regardless of age or gender, an opportunity to gain a new perspective on life and discover greater personal depth.
Practicing martial arts embraces both physical mastery and a meditative dimension, rooted in the true spirit of samurai philosophy.
Because modern life can easily pull us away from ourselves and from harmony with nature, our training sessions take place primarily outdoors, aligned with the rhythm of the seasons – just as traditional samurai practiced. Our gatherings focus on mastering techniques with sharp blades (shinken) as well as contact practice using training swords.
Beyond the way of the sword, we actively cultivate Japanese culture, Asian arts, and traditional aesthetics, including the art of Taiko drumming.
Our Activities
We host swordsmanship gatherings focused on martial arts that reflect our deep interest in feudal Japan and its rich culture. Furthermore, we represent our dojo at Taikai (swordsmanship competitions) supported by the All-Czech Gekikenjutsu Federation, and actively participate in events such as the Samurai Procession, the Hanami Festival in Prague, as well as various other large gatherings and intimate community events.
Who we are
Jaroslav Víšek
Sensei, Meian Dojo
– Chūden, Happō-ryū
Jaroslav is the founder of Meian Dojo, practicing swordsmanship in the Happō-ryū style. He is a direct student of Sōke Jakub Zeman, also known as the Czech Samurai.
Radka Víšková
Taiko Drummer, Graphics & Web
While her journey began behind the Taiko drums, she has since returned to actively practicing the way of the sword. Radka accompanies the dojo at every turn – not only as a drummer and practitioner, but as a key pillar of support, taking care of graphics, visual media, and this website.
Other members
Meian is a young, growing dojo. Out of respect for our members' privacy, we do not list them by name here. Naturally, our members participate in or contribute to our programs according to their own interests and availability.