1. Iaido - Traditional Japanese Swordmanship iaido Traditional Japanese Sword Martial Art. Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu iaido. Berkeley California. http://www.iaido.org/

Traditional Japanese Sword Martial Art. Providing mental and physical training in iaido in berkeley california.

2. Iaidō - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia The primary emphasis in iaido is on the psychological state of being present ( ). A very important part of iaido, is nukitsuke or the life of iai. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iaidō

Iaidō From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search This article does not cite any references or sources (September 2007) Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unverifiable material may be challenged and removed. Iaidō Focus Weaponry Katana Hardness Forms competitions, only. Country of origin Japan Creator Nakayama Hakudo (c.1873–1958) is generally credited with first use of the term " iaidō Parenthood Iaijutsu Olympic Sport No Iaidō Iaidō , approximately "the way of mental presence and immediate reaction ", is a Japanese martial art associated with smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard , striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard. Modern day iaidō exponents typically use a blunted metal practice sword ( iaitō ) for practice, especially among beginners, while many advanced practitioners use a sharpened sword ( shinken Contents Origin History of Iai Seitei Iaido Tōhō Iaido ... edit Origin In the book Bugei Ryuha Daijiten by Watatani Kiyoshi and Yamada Tadashi, Hayashizaki Jinsuke (Minamoto no) Shigenobu is credited with establishing the influence and popularity of

3. Welcome iaido , the way of the sword, is a martial art form that began as an offshoot of kenjutsu. It was developed as a defensive method to counter surprise http://iaido.com/

4. FightingArts.com - Iaido A summary and analysis of this sword drawing art including its history, principles, techniques, training and etiquette. http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/article.php?id=51

5. Top Quality Japanese Iaido Equipment We carry a range of entry level Iaitos such as Nyumon Jidai Koshirae, to the most advanced Musashi Koshirae. http://www.e-bogu.com/Top_quality_Japanese_Iaido_Equipment_s/58.htm

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6. The Iaido Journal Splash Page The iaido Journal (Newsletter) covers all aspects of the Japanese Sword arts. http://ejmas.com/tin/

THE IAIDO JOURNAL a TIN publication ISSN 1498-8143 Click here to enter TIJ Executive Editor: Peter Boylan Associate Editor: Kim A.C.C.Taylor Electronic Journals of Martial Arts and Sciences

7. Home Triangle Kendo iaido is a nonprofit organization located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina dedicated to promoting Japanese sword arts. http://www.trianglekendoiaido.org/

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8. Japanese Sword Arts FAQ OK, so if they re watered down, why study kendo or iaido? How do I find a school? What are those funny clothes kendo and iaido players wear? http://www.kjartan.org/swordfaq/section02.html

What is kendo? OK, then what is kenjutsu? Isn't bokken technique taught in aikido? What is kumdo? ... Equipment Suppliers Japanese Sword Arts FAQ Version 2.7 2. What is iaido? Iaido is the art of drawing and attacking with a sword. "Iai" is composed of the characters "i(ru)" (to be, to stay in, to sit, to remain seated) and "a(u)" (to come together, to meet, to harmonize). There is some debate among experts as to how and why the term "iai" came to refer to drawing the sword. One school of thought contends the terms originated with the practice of drawing the sword while seated, which had no practical value in traditional times, since samurai did not wear their long swords while seated. Another possibility is that "iai" was adopted for this purpose to connote the idea of handling an opponent instantly and without moving from the spot on which one is attacked. Iaidoka (and kendoka) wield a sword not to control their opponent, but to control themselves. Iaido is mostly performed solo as a series of kata, executing varied techniques against single or multiple imaginary opponents. Each kata begins and ends with the sword sheathed. In addition to sword technique, it requires imagination and concentration in order to maintain the feeling of a real fight and to keep the kata fresh. Iaidoka are often recommended to practice kendo to preserve that fighting feel; it is common for high ranking kendoka to hold high rank in iaido and vice versa. In order to properly perform the kata, iaidoka also learn posture and movement, grip and swing. Sometimes iaidoka will practice partner kata similar to kendo or kenjutsu kata. Unlike kendo, iaido is never practised in a free-sparring manner.

9. Clear Lake Iaido School information, events, description of style, class schedule and links. Clear Lake, TX http://www.clear-lake-iaido.com/

@import url(cli.css); Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido Clear Lake Iaido What is Iaido? Upcoming Events 2008 January 1 Hatsunuki 2008 March TBD 2008 April 5 - 6 Demo at Houston Japan Festival in Herman Park Past Events 2007 November 9 - 11, 7th U.S. Embukai 2007 August 29 - September 13, Trip to Japan (World SF Con, tour, training) 2007 April 14, Demo at Houston Japan Festival in Herman Park 2007 January 1, Hatsunuki 2006 November 10 - 12, 6th U.S. Embukai 2006 August 4 - 6, John Ray-sensei visits Clear Lake Iaido 2006 May 26 - 28, CIA Summer Seminar in Vancouver, BC 2006 May 24, Visit to Hokusei Dojo in Seattle, WA 2006 May 12 - 14, Training Trip to Denton 2006 April 8, Demo at Houston Japan Festival in Herman Park 2006 February 11, Visit to Baton Rouge 2006 January 13 - 15, Training Trip to Denton 2006 January 1, Hatsunuki 2005 September 30 - Ocober 2, 5th U.S. Embukai

10. Boston Iaido iaido consists of a number of techniques, or waza, that represent combative situations where generally one or more opponents initiate an attack. http://www.bostoniaido.com/

Iaido, the Way of the Sword, is the art of drawing and using the traditional Japanese sword. Iaido was practiced by the ancient Samurai for centuries. Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido Iaido consists of a number of techniques, or waza, that represent combative situations where generally one or more opponents initiate an attack. Although the waza represent combative encounters, the deeper purposes of iaido are to develop mental discipline, awareness, and mental and physical harmony through practice and control of body and sword movements. Iaido is not considered a sport, but rather an ancient traditional art based on a unique oral tradition for the development of mind, body, and spirit. This art form has been passed from teachers to students in an unbroken line over hundreds of years, so it is the responsibility of each practitioner to learn and practice the techniques correctly so that the tradition is preserved and can be passed on intact to the next generation. Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu, meaning "peerless, direct transmission, true faith style", is the most widely practiced style of Iaido in Japan. It has a lineage of roughly 450 years, making it the second oldest martial art form in Japan. 2008 CIA Seminar This will be held at the University of British Columbia June 14th (Sat) and June 15th (sun). Esaka Sensei (10th dan), Kato Sensei (10th dan) and Kaneda Sensei (from the ZNIR) will return to lead the seminar.

11. Wellcome To My Japan This is a page mostly about Japan history, japanese swords, budo, martial arts iaido and Kendo. And also about some graphic art. http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Park/7294/

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12. The Doshikai Kendo & Iaido Dojo iaido is the art of drawing the Japanese sword. Students do not make contact in this art, but visualize imaginary opponents while performing different http://www.doshikai.org/

FAQ's Video Contact Us About Us ... Gordon Fisher - Bushido Member of the All US Kendo Federation (AUSKF) Download the Doshikai Student Handbook "The Dojo for the Serious Student" Studying the Japanese sword arts of Kendo Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido and ZNKR Iaido NEW!! Location: 138 Main Street in Acton, MA. Kendo is the art of Japanese fencing. The art is practiced with Japanese fencing armor called "Bogu" and with a bamboo sword called a "shinai". The training for kendo is very intense. Iaido is the art of drawing the Japanese sword. Students do not make contact in this art, but visualize imaginary opponents while performing different attacking and defending senarios. Both the arts of kendo and iaido can be defined in this "Concept of Kendo" established by the All Japan Kendo Federation in 1975: The purpose of practicing kendo is: To mold the mind and body, To cultivate a vigorous spirit through correct and rigid training, To strive for improvement in the art of kendo, To hold in esteeem human courtesy and honor, To associate with others with sincerity, And to forever pursue the cultivation of oneself. Mr. Barry Poitras practicing iaido:

13. Magi@utu.fi - Iaido A Finnish page about iaido with some links. http://www.funet.fi/~magi/harrasteet/iaido/

Scientific publications Master's thesis Evolution Metsola ... Marko Grönroos Some notes from my Way of the Sword These are just my personal notes and they definitely are not authorative. Hontai Yoshin Ryu kodachi kata Dai Nippon Batto Ryu Sugawara sensei's Aikido jo-bokken katas (under heavy editing) Kihon happogiri suburi Keishi Ryu (in Finnish) General information (in Finnish) Suomen Iaido-liitto ry Tiedoite 5/94 Other iaido and sword arts pages Turku Aikikai (and it's iaido group) Kim's Iaido Glossary - HTML version Guelph iaido home page Iaido- and kendo-archive L. Fowler's page - very good Go Rin No Sho (The Book of the Five Rings) by Miamoto Musashi, in English Sun Tzu's The Art of War - long version Morihei Ueshiba's The Art of Peace NinZine

14. River City Iaido & Kendo Kyokai The River City iaido and Kendo Kyokai is a study group for the practice of Zen Ken Renmei iaido and Kendo in San Antonio, Texas. Member dojo of USAKF. http://www.rivercityiaido.com/

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15. Martial Arts Info - Iaido Martial Arts explained iaido. Summarizes the characteristics and origin of iaido. Where applicable, additional info such as founder, weapons, http://www.martial-arts-info.com/109/iaido/

A resource for all styles of martial arts MARTIAL ARTS STYLES Aikido Boxing Capoeira Choy Li Fut ... Yoseikan MARTIAL ARTS FORUMS Martial Arts Forums All-Karate Forums MARTIAL ARTS NEWS First news post [All news items] Martial Arts: Iaido Iaido is the art of sword drawing. The emphasis is on killing the opponent with a strike from drawing the sword. Practiced for centuries by the Japanese Samurai, Iaido is now practiced with specially made Iaido swords that resemble the original Japanese Katana. These swords are not sharpened, reducing the risk of injury to its practitioners. Origin of Iaido: Japan Link to this Email this Print this Brenden Says: February 17th, 2006 at 12:37 pm Iaido is one of the most effective techniques that I have ever studied. The draw is the most esscential part of the dual and the assult. David Booth Says: August 23rd, 2006 at 4:30 am Iaido is definitely a must have for anybody planning to practice using the Katana in actual duel or practice. The art of drawing the sword has taught Dylan Says: January 9th, 2007 at 7:09 pm

16. SCIA Southern California iaido Association picture/event website. Welcome to the website of the Southern California iaido Association (SCIA). http://groups.msn.com/scia

var nEditorialCatId = 155; MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Web Search: Groups Groups Home My Groups Language ... Help SCIA scia@groups.msn.com What's New Join Now Message Board Getting Started ... Recommend This Group to a Friend Welcome to the website of the Southern California Iaido Association (SCIA). The SCIA (member of the Southern California Kendo Federation (SCKF) and All United States Kendo Federation (AUSKF)) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei (ZNKR) iaido and Muso Shinden Ryu iaido through classes and seminars. Our current instructors are Takeshi Yamaguchi sensei, Ichiro Murakami sensei, Henry Asai sensei and Tetsuji Yamaguchi sensei Visit this community often and you can view the site's content (messages, pictures, calendar, etc.) without becoming a member. As a member of this group you can receive event information via e-mail, download documents or post messages and pictures. Please use the links on the left side of this page to navigate through the website. Membership in this website is restricted and will require the manager's permission. Please provide your real, full name and reason(s) for joining the website when applying for membership or your application will be rejected.

17. Iaido iaido is most often translated as the way of harmonious living, the art of adapting to circumstance, or the way of being here and now. http://www.kampaibudokai.org/Iaido.htm

Kampai Budokai Articles Introduction to Iaido Jodo Miyamoto Musashi: life, art, writings, kenjutsu Sven's trip to Kyushu ... Examples of Ju Jitsu (pdf) Technique descriptions ZNKR Jodo Uchida ryu tanjojutsu ZNKR Iaido Niten Ichi ryu Hyoho ... Tachi uchi no kurai (Muso Shinden ryu) Reviews Books Reading list Decouvrir le Iai-do by J. Lobo, S. Santoro, ed. R. Habersetzer Pierre Delorme's Iaido and Kendo books Kenjutsu, the Art of Japanese Swordsmanship by Charles Daniel ... Aiki Tessen Jutsu by Hiro Mizukoshi Videos The Sword of Aikido by Saotome Mitsugi Self Defense Aikido by Obata Toshishiro Nishio Aikido by Shoji Nishio Seminars Amsterdam 1996 Iaido Seminar Lee Seminar, 1996 Guelph 1997 Seminar Sittard summer seminar, 1998 ... Nakakura seminar, 1998 Events Community outreach Flower festival Links An introduction to Iaido to the prospective student "As you yourselves have often certainly experienced, a warrior especially needs these three thingshe must guard his person with strength, shrewdness and care; he must be free in his movements, and he must be quick to draw his sword." St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Liber ad milites Templi: De laude novae militae

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19. Ji Kai Iaido Ji Kai iaido is the only iaido dojo in the South teaching this style. Ji Kai is taken from the parent art of Kuniba Ha Mugai Ryu as taught by Shogo Kuniba http://home.comcast.net/~ji_kai_iaido/

20. Melbourne Aikikai Iaido Page Daito Mushin Ryu (a composite of Yangyu Shinkage Ryu, Muso Shinden Ryu) training in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida. http://www.makdojo.com/makiai.htm

Philosophy New Students What to Expect Daito Mushin Ryu ... History Iaido Videos Tameshigiri Videos Weapons Videos IAIDO I aido is the art of drawing and cutting with the Japanese sword. It is one of many martial arts that the Samurai studied. Classes consist of traditional katas from the Daito Mushin Ryu, Tameshigeri (cutting practice) and related training with wooden weapons, including bokken (wooden sword), wakisashi (short sword), tanto (dagger), nito-ryu (two swords), jo (short staff) and variations against one another. Philosophy A false sword builds a false spirit. Weapons training is essential. You must not be a danger to yourself or others. Swords used in the study of Daito Mushin Ryu are live blades, meaning they are sharp. In the past, only Shinken, true hand forged Japanese swords, were allowed. Today some flexibility has been introduced due to the increasing cost and limited availibility of Shinken. Modern blades must be approved by the Iaido Sensei. Generally speaking, you must train with a sword that you respect. The use of bokken is allowed in lieu of a live blade. In this instance one is not pretending that they are using a live blade, but are being honest about what they are training with.

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