Our Dojo in Barmbek
Welcome to Iaido-Nord, your dojo for iaido in Hamburg-Barmbek. We practice iaido in a bright and quiet hall. The small group allows focused learning and personal guidance from an experienced sensei. Training is suitable for both beginners and advanced students. Practice is not only about correct technique, but also about inner development. Kata training connects movement, awareness and controlled technique as an exercise for body and mind.
Iaido Training in Hamburg
We begin with the bokken, a wooden practice sword. Partner exercises help to understand sword handling, distance and timing. Beginners are introduced step by step to the basic movements, building a solid foundation. The kata improve strength, balance and flexibility. Later, practice with an iaito, the Japanese training sword, deepens precision and concentration. In our dojo, you can learn and grow at your own pace.
Forms
The 12 Seitei-Iai forms are the official foundation (Kihon) and the first step in training. They are essential to learn basic techniques and principles. Building on this, we practice the traditional Muso Shinden Ryu kata to develop technique, posture and movement understanding. Our training in Hamburg therefore includes both the basic forms and the deeper traditional kata that enrich practice and open the way to understanding the art.
Kata-Check
Every kata has key points where correct technique and posture become visible. For all Seitei-Iai forms you will find a Kata-Check with guiding questions that highlight typical challenges and support self-check and deeper practice.
The aim is not only to perform the form, but also to understand and develop the inner principles.
| Bo Training |
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| On Thursdays: Kobudo training with the traditional Bo (long staff) in the Yamanni Ryu tradition. |