Iaido

Iaido loosely translated, means that wherever you are, whatever you are doing, you should always BE PREPARED. Iaido is the art of drawing the sword , and was first developed as a means of gaining an advantage in combat over opponents before they could draw their sword. Today, the object of Iaido is to develop one's mind, body and spirit, the emphasis being on developing the ability to remain calm and in control, especially when under pressure or facing a difficult situation.

Married subjectively with Kendo and Jodo, Iaidoka (practitioners) are often multidisciplinary and hold rank in two or more subjects.