The Japanese term Shu Ha Ri (守破離) describes how knowledge matures in martial arts. It’s not a rigid system of rules, but rather a dynamic, growing process. 1. Shu (守): […]
Shu Ha Ri: Three Phases of Understanding in Iaido more »
Nukitsuke (抜き付け) with Concept To reduce the essence of Iaido to merely the fast drawing of the sword is one-dimensional. However, the first action must be immediate. This is essential
2025: The Year of the Wood Snake Dear Iaidokas, let us take inspiration from the Chinese calendar, which offers some perspectives for the upcoming year of practice. 2025 is the
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The elemental approach in chinese martial arts encloses five elements – 木 (Wood), 火 (Fire), 土 (Earth), 金 (Metal), and 水 (Water) – each of them associated with specific qualities.
Dear Iaido Friends, we love to draw inspiration from japanese metaphysics, including the Chinese calendar. Looking back at the past Yin year, designated as the ›Water-Rabbit‹, we recall the characteristic
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