The Anatomy of a Fatality

The International Museum of Surgical Science is pleased to partner with the Japanese Culture Center of Chicago to bring you “The Anatomy of a Fatality.”

The event will feature a lecture and demonstration from Mugai Ryu Chicago, practitioners of a traditional form of Japanese swordsmanship dating back to the 1600’s.

Anatomy of a Fatality is a unique event that dives deeply into the intricacies of traditional Japanese swordsmanship and its effects on the human body.
In Anatomy of a Fatality, we will be demonstrating techniques from Mugai Ryu Iaihyodo and exploring the way these techniques were developed to be effective in combative situations. The katana was an incredibly effective cutting tool, and Samurai would study for years to be able to execute accurate, almost surgical cuts to specific targets on the human body.

“It is important to realize the consequences of a cut to any part of the human body.”

In addition to a demonstration of Mugai Ryu techniques, we will also be demonstrating tameshigiri, so that viewers can see just how effective the Japanese sword was as both a work of art and a tool of war.

*Doors will open at 5:30pm for this event *Please arrive no later than 6:00pm *Tickets for this event are non-refundable

This workshop is brought to you through collaboration with the Japanese Cultural Center.

This project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.

This project is supported, in whole or in part, by federal assistance listing number, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125,000.00, representing 83% of total project funding.

This project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.

The International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.