月山館

Gassankan or Yueshan-guan (月山館; "Moon Mountain Hall") is the name of a private training activity I lead in the Pacific Northwest that is focused on the development of skill at traditional internal martial arts.

It was in 2005, while visiting the Dewa Sanzan area of Japan, including Gassan Dai Jinja ( 月山大 神社 ) on Mt. Haguro and the Haguro-san Kōtakuji Shōzenin ( 羽黒山荒沢 寺正善院 ) Kogane-do in Haguro-machi, I decided to focus my training exclusively on classical and traditional arts.

I taught Jikishinkage-ryū from 2018 to 2024 in Seattle and continue to mentor Seattle Jikishinkage-ryū study group members. I also from time to time work on an individual basis with experienced martial artists seeking to deepen their understanding of internal martial arts. I do so in a traditional manner; training typically takes place outdoors whenever possible.

I may be reached at the email address below.

Mark Raugas