Kenjutsu Academy

The Kenjutsu Academy (剣術 学院 , lit. Sword Technique School) is the one of the special learning institutions in Kirigakure, established by the Founder of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist, Mioku Kaguya. It is located towards the west of the Kirigakure Academy.

Aside from the traditional shinobi Academy in Kiri, this facility is built to allow potential students to learn the art of the sword from the Seven Swordsmen themselves, who are revered as the very best in the village when it comes to wielding the blade. Students of all ages can come and apply but only a few graduate from this Academy. This is also where the Swordsmen scout a protege to train into a future candidate for the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist.

The curriculum of the Academy is as follows (still a work in progress):
 * Basics - The first step; students are taught the essential knowledge in Kenjutsu, including stances, grips,  blocking, basic moves, mock duels, and how to safely handle the blade. This is also the stage where more than half of a class drops out because the Swordsmen will immediately tell whether a student is suited to hold the blade or not.
 * Advanced - The classes in this stage includes the same content as the Basics class but with added difficulty and technique. This is where the students can discover their prefered style in wielding the sword.
 * Special Classes - These are optional advanced subjects that are offered for those who wish to learn more unique styles of kenjutsu which includes dual-wielding.
 * Elemental Classes - The Academy is also known for teaching those who have shown potential the way to use the basic elements and combine it with their sword techniques. This class is said to be the most advanced of all and not many proceed to this stage.