Iaido bestows its gifts only upon the most sincere and serious of students. The sword is a spiritual instrument for controlling the "self". Being the fastest with an ineffectual first strike will not do. However, as in the Old West of America, the speed must be controlled. It can rightfully be called the "FAST DRAW" of the sword since the purpose is to outdraw your opponent and deliver the first effective and possibly fatal stroke. The concept of Iai is to draw, defend if neccessary, and disable or kill. Unlike Kendo, Iai involves little actual "fencing". It was founded in the late 16th century and emphasizes traditional forms and cutting techniques. Contact Us to Visit or Sign Up The Art of Samurai Fast DrawĪraki Mujinsai-ryu Iaido, a koryu (old school) form of Japanese swordsmanship, is a traditional martial art of the samurai.
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