Daishiki's Anvil Dojo

History
The Daishiki's Anvil Dojo was founded in the ninth century by the wealthy Kaiu DAimyo, Kaiu Daishiki, who felt the warriors of the Crab Clan could benefit from experience on the Kaiu Kabe before their gempukku. Gianing permission from the Crab Clan Champion he built the dojo and invited masters from every Crab school to train their student here. The only ones not allowed were the Berserkers, who were deemed too unstable to roam free in Kaiu Shiro. Being located in Kaiu Shiro meant it would be close to the wall and the Shadowlands.

Traditions
Although the dojo is not as old or respected as the Sunda Mizu Dojo it is never the less well established. Training here is extremely flexible, as it contains many styles due to the many schools. The students are encouraged to interact with students from other schools, and to train and share thoughts on how to better fulfill their roles as bushi. A friendly rivalry exists between the schools that train here, and the competition between the students is encouraged.

Training
Since Kaiu Shiro is an active fortress some pains must be taken to prevent the students who have not reached their gempukku of getting in the way of the samurai stationed here. The student are made to wear armbands so they can be recognized and not be given commands by other samurai. These bands are also color coded to tell the difference between the schools. If the castle is attacked the students must aid in its defense, mostly acting in the capacity of messengers, putting out fires and loading ammunition into siege engines. As a result most students have some battle experience against the shadowlands before their gempukku.

Color Coding

 * Hida Bushi - red
 * Hiruma Scout - black
 * Kaiu Engineer - grey
 * Yasuki Taskmaster - green

Sensei
The school has a staff of four sensei at any time, one for each school. They are considered of equal station for most situations, but the senior sensei makes all the important decisions.

Kaiu Engineer Sensei

 * Kaiu Hosaru

Hida Bushi Sensei

 * Hida Fuchida

Hiruma Scout Sensei

 * Hiruma Hotoke

Yasuki Taskmaster Sensei

 * Yasuki Otojiro

Notable Students

 * Hida Yasuhiro

Major References

 * Way of the Samurai Pages 17-18