Mushin Posted May 10 Report Posted May 10 The 12th Orlando Japanese Arts, Collectibles & Sword Show (June 26–28, 2026) continues to grow and improve every year, and this year is shaping up to be the biggest and strongest yet. This year’s featured exhibition is “Masterpieces of the Yamato Tradition,” with a special educational display curated by Ray Singer and Joe Forcine highlighting important examples from one of the most influential traditions in Nihonto history. The dealer room is shaping up to be the strongest yet: 41 table holders spread across 60+ tables Dealers and exhibitors traveling from 12 states Seven first-time exhibitors, which means fresh inventory and new material that attendees likely haven’t seen before That combination of established dealers and new faces should make for an especially strong buying, selling, and networking weekend. In addition to swords, there will be: Tsuba roundtables Sword etiquette presentations Toyama-ryu demonstrations Hōzōin-ryū sōjutsu demonstrations Bonsai and ikebana exhibitions And plenty of opportunities to talk swords with fellow collectors from around the country One of the things that makes Orlando particularly easy is logistics: the venue is just minutes from Orlando International Airport, with hotel shuttle service available. Event Details: June 26–28, 2026 DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Airport Orlando, Florida The hotel room block closes in 11 days, so if you’re thinking about attending, now is the time to lock things in. More details here: Orlando Sword Show If you’ve never attended, this is an excellent year to start. If you’ve been before, expect a bigger room, fresh material, and one of the best educational displays the show has hosted. Hope to see many of you there. 3 2 Quote
Scogg Posted May 10 Report Posted May 10 Very much looking forward to it. Will be my first Orlando show. It’s the Yamato masterpieces that really made me want to make the trip this year. Hope to see some of ya’ll there. -Sam 2 1 Quote
Hokke Posted May 10 Report Posted May 10 Hey Bobby, not sure if its a typo on the flyer you posted or if Hilton hasn't updated their page, but according to the Hilton page, special rate bookings can be made through May 27th. 1 Quote
Mark S. Posted May 11 Report Posted May 11 Will be my first time attending the Orlando show. Very excited to experience it. As a 17 year practitioner of Tai Chi (body too old and painful for my old Shito-ryu karate days ) I appreciate and look forward to the demonstration along with the swords and spears demos. Sounds like a great show. 3 Quote
Mushin Posted May 11 Author Report Posted May 11 18 hours ago, Hokke said: Hey Bobby, not sure if its a typo on the flyer you posted or if Hilton hasn't updated their page, but according to the Hilton page, special rate bookings can be made through May 27th. Thanks, Hokke. The hotel says the room block closes on May 26th so there is still time to book for reservations with the reduced rate. 1 Quote
Japan2112 Posted May 14 Report Posted May 14 Hi Mark S. Thanks for trying out the show in June. I am sure you will enjoy the immersion. The Tai Chi/Shaolin sword forms will be presented by my SIfu, Marlon Pilossoph. He teaches out of New Smyrna Beach FL. You can google him or see him on Youtube. I also practice Tai Chi as my American Kenpo body says "no more." And yes, the Hilton will accept reservations through May 26 for our room block. See you all in June and thank you for your support of our show.. Mark C. 2026 Sword Show Poster.pdf 1 Quote
Michaelr Posted May 15 Report Posted May 15 Great Show. I look forward to this show every year. Hope to see my old friends and make some new ones. Come on down Mike Quote
Mushin Posted May 15 Author Report Posted May 15 On 5/10/2026 at 3:25 PM, Scogg said: Very much looking forward to it. Will be my first Orlando show. It’s the Yamato masterpieces that really made me want to make the trip this year. Hope to see some of ya’ll there. -Sam So glade you and Mark are coming as first timers! Looking forward to meeting you!!! 1 Quote
Scogg Posted June 26 Report Posted June 26 Looking forward to seeing some nice swords today. Man, Florida is balmy compared to the PNW. It’s like I can drink the air! Looking forward to viewing some nice swords indoors, and meeting some of ya’ll. I’ll be the youngish looking scrawny guy in a tan baseball cap Best, -Sam Quote
Hokke Posted June 26 Report Posted June 26 (edited) 3 hours ago, Scogg said: Looking forward to seeing some nice swords today. Man, Florida is balmy compared to the PNW. It’s like I can drink the air! Looking forward to viewing some nice swords indoors, and meeting some of ya’ll. I’ll be the youngish looking scrawny guy in a tan baseball cap Best, -Sam Balmy? An optimist huh We'll see how you feel around 3pm.......not to mention we are only in June, so what you feel is only 70% of what it will be mid july and august. Welcome to purgatory Edited June 26 by Hokke 1 Quote
Scogg Posted June 27 Report Posted June 27 A few photos of today . I'll try to get some more before the end of the day, but it's pretty crowded! 3 2 Quote
John C Posted June 27 Report Posted June 27 On 5/14/2026 at 10:38 AM, Japan2112 said: my American Kenpo Ha. I still practice EPAK after 40 years, however I too have to slow down the kicks. Can't risk sparring anymore either. John C. 1 Quote
atm Posted June 28 Report Posted June 28 I really enjoyed the Yamato presentation today. It is always nice to be able to examine higher level swords in hand and compare their deki. It wasn’t too crowded in the presentation, so it was easy enough to examine all eight swords and go back again to see your personal favorites. Thanks to all who organize and contribute to these presentations and the show overall. I’m glad I made the trip to the show for the first time. 2 1 Quote
eternal_newbie Posted June 28 Report Posted June 28 That Ko-Senjuin is a beauty. Is it the same one that was featured on Andy Quirt's site (note the illegible niji-mei)? http://www.nihonto.us/KO SENJUEN.htm 1 Quote
Scogg Posted June 28 Report Posted June 28 5 hours ago, eternal_newbie said: That Ko-Senjuin is a beauty. Is it the same one that was featured on Andy Quirt's site (note the illegible niji-mei)? http://www.nihonto.us/KO SENJUEN.htm Yes, I believe that’s the one. They suggested that they may X-ray the sword in the future to try and read the Mei. Even in-person, I had to ask to see precisely where it was. Really wonderful sword, and a privilege to be able to see. -Sam 1 1 Quote
Mushin Posted June 29 Author Report Posted June 29 Thanks to all who came to the Orlando Sword Show this year! It was a great show, full of warmth and fun. Exhibition was terrific and the attendees were wonderful got to meet Sam and a few other people I only know by their names and posts here! So nice! Hope to see more of you next year!!! 1 2 Quote
Michaelr Posted June 29 Report Posted June 29 Yes, than you to Mark and his family for making this show happen. And also a big thank you to all those that took their time to set up and those that came through the doors to search for answers, knowledge and goodies. It was great setting up at the show for the weekend and reconnecting with many people I only see once a year. It is also nice seeing new faces and talking to them. I introduced a couple to the sword world this show and they were blown away with the willingness of all those they talked with to help them learn and understand and the willingness of all those at the show to freely share their time and knowledge. I look forward to setting up at this show every year and have never been disappointed. MikeR ( the guy in the front corner with all the sword books and posters for sale) 1 1 Quote
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