Weight, balance and most importantly the length of the blade vary and it is important you have the right sword for training to avoid injury or accidents. Swords are very individual items of equipment. There are 12 Seitei Iaido Katas (4 sitting katas and 8 standing katas). You will not be allowed to use any sword until it has been inspected by one of the qualified BKA coaches within the club, and been passed as suitable for your use. The Japanese martial arts of Iaido relies heavily on katas (forms) in order to teach basic movements and striking techniques. Seek advice from your coaches in order to avoid wasting money. Many swords are often just display items for the less informed collector. We highly recommend using the BKA approved supplier .uk based in Gloucester for their excellent swords and assistance in choosing the right one for yourself.īeware of any sword which costs only a few pounds and is not supplied by a reputable martial arts weapons dealer. When students are ready to purchase we can assist with advice. Iaido is the practice of drawing the sword and striking an.
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It differs from kendo and kenjutsu forms in several ways it uses a real sword (or metal replica) and all action starts with the sword in its scabbard.
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Built to high standards they can be used for years. Iaido is a form of Japanese swordsmanship that is based on responding to a threat when the sword is in the sheathed position. This is a steel or alloy training sword that is a very close replica of a real Japanese sword in weight and balance. Beginners will start training with a wooden sword (Bokuto) and scabbard (saya) for safety purposes.Ĭompetent students can move on to an Iaito.