En Zan Ryu translates into the style of the far away mountain. Through this art one can improve himself as a human being while he hones his sword technique. Our mission is to provide a safe place to train in the way of the sword, and provide some meaningful way for students to enhance their lives. We are committed to training our bodies, minds, and spirits through swordsmanship.

By practicing wholeheartedly we expect our members to act honorably and with compassion for themselves and the world around them as well as training attentively thereby constantly seeking to self improve and to become positive influences in society.

Hudson Valley Sword Academy is an official branch of the United States Federation of Batto-do (USFBD). Our students pay to become members of both and thus learn Batto-do under the (USFBD) as well as En Zan Ryu.

Soke (Head Master) Raul Acevedo has been a student of the martial arts for decades. In addition to having founded En Zan Ryu, Raul also has a 3rd Dan rank in kendo. Raul was introduced to the sword in 1984 and practiced Tae Kwon Do and Judo as well as some Kung Fu and Ninjitsu. In addition to teaching classes at Hudson Valley Sword Academy, Acevedo Sensei also an avid rifleman and a school counselor.