Iaido
Due to the popularity and the large number of students of the Hokushin Itto-ryu at the end of the Edo-period, this kind of practice contributed greatly to the spread of shinai and bogu all over Japan. A beginner’s performance reveals lack of control and rigidity while a master’s appear effortless and natural.Ĭhiba Shusaku Narimasa, founder of the Hokushin Itto-ryu introduced Gekiken (full contact duels with shinai and bogu) to the curriculum of this koryu in the 1820s. Techniques are highly refined, simple and direct. By practicing in a repetitive manner the practitioner learns and develops technique. Each form represents a different combat scenario. Since Iaido is practiced with a weapon, the training is based on kata (set forms). The study of Iaido encourages strength, balance, co-ordination and suppleness. Nowadays Iaido represents the intrinsic form of Japanese Budo and is used as a form of mental and physical discipline, emphasising correct technique and form and character development. Hayashizaki Jinsuke Shigenobu (1542-1621), like Iizasa Choisai, is reputed to have received a divine inspiration, which led to the development of his art.
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The sword is drawn to defend one’s self, to control or to kill an enemy in the most efficient way. Iaido as we know it today probably began with Iizasa Choisai, the founder of the Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu.
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Iaido (居合道) is the art of drawing a Japanese sword from its scabbard to obtain advantage over an opponent.