Mae: Draw cut challenge
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. […]
How to Put Iaido clothes on properly
Put on Iaido clothes — complete guide Warakiri Battosai‹ (= swordsman slashing straw) shows in several steps how to put on Iaido clothing correctly. Unfortunately the following movie is in
Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Iai – Teaching Movie
This movie contains ›ZNKR-Iai‹ (former named ›Seitei-Iai‹) including all 12 kata. Noboru Ogura (8. Dan Kyoshi) is performing. Useful background information can also be found in the official Iai manual
Mobility from feet
Iaidokas who want to move flexibly, quickly and agile should think downwards. What Kendokas have internalized: good footwork is a good basis. The foot is an area of the body
Hipster Iai
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.
Folding your Hakama
Put your hakama back together right after training. Tossed together in the pocket it quickly leads to a crumpled appearance. From the large number of instruction films I recommend the
ZNKR-Iai
Demonstration of all standard forms of Seitei-Iai, to be called ZNKR-Iai (Zen Nihon Kendo Remei) according to the language regulation. Demonstration in Kyoto 2016 by Kusama-Sensei, Komei Budokan,
Saya no uchi
Less can be added to the excellent article of Sayanouchi by Saneterao, but I’ll try a few additions. A high goal in swordsmanship is: Saya no uchi de katsu, victory
Iaido Sagawa
A good opportunity to lighten the mood in the times after shutdown (and possibly again before …). It was with this motivation that Sagawa Sensei decided to practice Iaido when
Heijyoshin vs. Shikai
The four diseases Shikai – is there a cure? Again Geoff inspires me in his article: Shikai, (shi = four, kai = Bereich) the four sicknesses are Kyo-Ku-Gi-Waku, surprise, fear,