Japanese sword martial artists from the Bodhidharma Institute were invited to take part in the celebrations of the Municipal Martial Arts Day at the Francisco Bicalho Palace (Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais). According to the organizers of the event, about 300 people, including teachers, students and presidents of federations representing the leading martial arts schools of Belo Horizonte, attended the event. http://www.cmbh.mg.gov.br/noticias/2011-04/cmbh-homenageia-artes-marciais-em-reuniao-especial%C2%A0-0

The Bodhidharma Institute participated as a guest of honour because of its service to the community. It gave a presentation of IAIDO, consisting of a small display of the Shinto Ryu Budo style through ceremonial dances with sword and fan (Kembu), and  was one of the most outstanding performances of the event.

For full coverage of the Municipal Martial Arts Day click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28Kqqr0FADU