Iaidō (居合道), abbreviated iai (居合), [3] is a Japanese martial art that emphasizes being aware and capable of quickly drawing the sword and responding to sudden attacks. [4]

Iaido is derived from methods of using the nihonto (Japanese sword) that emerged in the Muromachi period (1333–1573). The object of iaido is to learn to draw the sword in an instant to overcome an …

Aug 19, 2025 · Iaido is one of Japan’s most unique and respected martial arts. Its focus on precision and accurately executed moves has inspired many schools and practitioners within and outside Japan.

Iaido (居合道) is the Japanese martial art of drawing the katana, performing a precise cut, and resheathing the blade with control and awareness. Practitioners learn through the repetition of “kata” …

The term “Iai” is taken from the phrase “Tsune ni itte, kyu ni awasu”. The meaning of this is, whatever we may be doing or wherever we may be, we must always be prepared for any eventuality.

Iaidō (居合道 Japanese for “way of drawing the sword”) is the Japanese art of drawing with the katana and belongs to the large field of Budō disciplines. The peculiarity is that the sword is drawn in such a …

Iaido is an authentic martial art that proved its martial values in a time of constant battle and warfare, that was preserved and passed on directly from teacher to student over generations in an unbroken …