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
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.
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 […] more
January 9th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
iaido is not the art of sword drawing, its is “The Art of Fitting into All Life’s Situations” this is one of the best martial arts i’ve studied.
March 19th, 2007 at 8:40 am
where did you learn it?
August 26th, 2007 at 9:33 pm
Quick Draw- a western equivalent that uses gunpowder weapons rather than blades is practiced by the single action shooting society, and more effective […] more