Iaido
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Iaido is an ancient Japanese
swordsmanship. Samurai practiced Iaido to learn proper handling of sword
in relation to one's body movement during combat. More over, sword is considered
soul of Samurai. Iaido is an art of drawing sword and cutting your opponent,
but it goes well beyond the physical practice.
The art of Iaido has been somewhat lost in recent history since the
abolishment of Samurai class; thus, swords were banned in the late 1800's.
A kendo master (Shindo Munen Ryu style) named Nakayama Hakudo Hanshi
revived the traditional art of Iaido, Muso Shinden Ryu.
Iaido practice consists of repeating forms. There are no matches or
spars in Iaido. We simply practice forms. While we practice, we develop
sharp concentration and body and sword control. As we learn to execute
cutting forms with precision, we learn balance, posture, calmness, vigor,
self-control, and dignity.
This spirit of Samurai was the amazing economical recovery in Japan
after WWII. I am certain that learning this spirit of Samurai will help
you advance in today's society.
Let's find the calmness at the center of the storm.
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