View an authentic cutting demonstration of the Abe school's Ito-ryu Soke style! Enjoy the teachers' iaido demonstration.ĥ.
55,000 yen (tax included) / group ※ Available for audience of 1-40 people.Ģ. 40 minutes (Morning Session: 10:00, Afternoon Session: 13:30~) Can you self learn iaido Re: Self-Taught Iaido There is no way to do Iai particular, highly detailed, or. Iaido is an offshoot of Kendo which is a traditional form of Japanese martial arts. The goal is to perform with a smooth and efficient motion as possible. Then enjoy an unforgettable iai performance and commentary by Master Swordsman Yoshihiro Abe. What is Iaido Iaido is one of the Japanese traditional Budo concerned with drawing the blade and cutting in the same motion. Iaido is a martial art that involves the use of Japanese long sword: the Katana. The abundance of the interpretation even lies upon its name. Nonetheless, Iaido can have a deeper meaning. Actually, Iaido appears as a way of drawing out sword because of the appearance of kata. This “way” (“do”) of the “warrior” (“bushi”) has come to be called “Bushido”, a philosophy that attracted attention from both Japan and overseas.įirst visit the only iai shrine in Japan that enshrines iai's founder, Hayashizaki Shigenobu. Iaido, or, as conceptualized by common people who do not do budo (), might be a practice of drawing out one’s sword (). However, new ideas developed through iaido which focused on spiritual training, improving skills and personal growth. The shrine is said to be the birthplace of Iaido, and the most important iai shrine in Japan.ĭuring the Warring States period and early Edo period, most people believed that a sword’s only purpose was to hurt others.
This important technique was created at Hayashizaki Iai-jinja Shrine in Murayama City, Yamagata Prefecture. Iaido is a foundation of Japanese warrior philosophy and training. "Iaido" is the technique of quickly drawing and responding to attacks with a Japanese sword.