Even the first weeks of training demand concentration, precision, and body awareness. Beginners quickly learn: movements that look simple are not easy to execute. Common challenges arise. Too much force, […]
Nukitsuke (抜き付け) with Concept To reduce the essence of Iaido to merely the fast drawing of the sword is absolutely one-dimensional. Certainly, it’s true that the first action must be
Here in an interesting combination of two different versions of the same Kata Shohatto from Omori Ryu are presented. The parallel arrangement of the demonstration (enbu) makes it easier to
Comparison Kata Shohatto Hakuo Sagawa vs. Toshihiko Kawaguchi more »
The 17th iaido match for 8th dan was held at Hakone Shrine. 8th Dan iaidokas show iaido kata in enbu form (i.e. performed solo). Here is an outstanding enbu by
Iaido Hakone 8. Dan Finale Muso Shinden-ryu Okuden 2021 more »
Muso Shinden-ryu Okuden kata (= forms) belong to the later learned and possibly more demanding forms of Muso Shinden-ryu due to sorting in the form canon. The good news is
Quick drawing of the sword A common misconception is that Iaido focuses on drawing the sword as quickly as possible. While a sheathed katana (saya) has limited utility beyond psychological
Simple means not easy Learning the ›basics‹, technical term Kihon, translated: the basic technique or elementary school, will not come to an end, that said in advance. In learning Iaido,
Training without exertion? This is possible if you have the right game (Project ShibaInu) at home. No more lang journeys to the dojo, no more annoying teacher comments — sounds
At some point you should realize that Iaido is not about “drawing” as quickly as possible. But it seems fun to chase balls. Cats can do that quite well too.
Movie from that category: ›How I wanted to demonstrate my great hobby to my buddy‹ (and he was accidentally stabbed). No sorry, that is hair-raising and repulsive carelessness.
