


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 the art early in the sixteenth century that is today widely practised as iaidō. The word iaidō approximately translates into English as "the way of mental presence and immediate reaction." "Nothing remains intact once it comes in contact with a Samurai Sword., In the hands of a master a Samurai Sword can be an execution warrant for an oponent." IAI - Isao Machii/Interview - IS JAPAN COOL? DOU (居合 - 町井 勲) We believe these introductional videos might help you better understand the concept of Iaido : NHK Sports Japan - Iaido Iaidō in North America is often taught in dojo that also teach Aikido or Kendo. Because of this non-competitve 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.
