![]() Some iaidō schools, however, include kata performed in pairs. Iaidō forms (kata) are performed solitarily against one or more imaginary opponents. Because of this non-competitive aspect, and iaidō’s emphasis on precise, controlled, fluid motion, it is sometimes referred to as “moving Zen.” Iaidō does not include direct competition or sparring of any kind. ![]() Multiple person kata exists within some schools of iaidō, when those iaidōka (practitioners of iaidō) will usually use bokken for such kata practice. Some, usually more experienced iaidō practitioners, use a sharp edged sword (shinken).īecause iaidō is practiced with a weapon, it is almost entirely practiced using forms, or kata. ![]() While new students of iaidō may start learning with a wooden sword (bokken) depending on the teaching style of a particular instructor, many of those who study iaidō use a blunt edged sword (iaitō). Iaidō, approximately translates as “the way of mental presence and immediate reaction”, is a Japanese martial art associated with the 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. ![]()
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