Dans un souci d'unification et afin de permettre à tout les pratiquants d'avoir une base commune, les experts de la Fédération Japonaise de Kendo (Zen-Nippon-Kendo-Renmei, ZNKR) ont développé une nouvelle école le Seitei-Iai (ou Iai ZNKR) qui comporte auj
Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Iaido was developed in the 1960s and 70s by an appointed panel of the All Japan Kendo Association (ZNKR or JKA). The original intention was to produce a standard that could be used for gradings nationally and internationally. The id
book called "Iaido shinsahin no me". This book edited by the "Kendo Jidai" publisher is a compilation of 15x ZNKR 8th Dan Hanshi sensei's opinions on what are the important points needed for shinsa, embu and taikai. It is of course written in Japanese and
The Zen Ken Ren Iai was created as a result of the realization within the AJKF that the majority of Kendo practioners had little or no experience of using a real or live Katana. Even Kendo-kata, which was thought to convey an understanding of how to use a
The 12 basic forms are called Seitei-Iai (Standard-Iai). They were created by the the Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei (ZNKR = All Japan Kendo Federation or IKF). They are training forms, which include all important sword technics. Seitei-Iai forms will provide the
The origin of the forms of Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei Seitei Kata started in 1967 when it was realised that the majority of modern Kendo practitioners in the ZNKR had little or no experience of the techniques of using a real or live sword. And had realised t
The information provided here is not intended to teach you the kata; only attending class and practicing can do that. This information is subject to change pursuant to AUSKF requirements. Be sure to consult your instructor with any questions you may have.
Grading Requirements
The test starts from when you are sitting at the side, waiting to do your techniques, and ends there as well. All movements are looked at.
Seminar Report - Hagakure Iaido Seminar 2006 Reebok Sports Centre, Canary Wharf, London 18th and 19th November 2006 By Andy Watson Seishinkan Dojo (L-R: Morishima Kazuki 7th dan kyoshi, Len Bean 7th dan renshi, Ishido Shizufumi 8th dan hanshi, Fay Goodman 7th dan renshi) It is good to see changes to BKA routine taking place which have a positive effect on the majority and the arts which we study.
NOTE: Japanese martial arts are very diverse, and so any generalising statement or rule will have exeptions, probably about 50% of the cases. None of the following should be taken as absolute truth.
Par conséquent, les officiels de la fédération recherchèrent les moyens de remédier à cette situtation indésirable (1966). Pour que les pratiquants de kendô puissent être mieux à même de comprendre la véritable essence de la "voie du sabre", on nomma onze
This essay will examine the meaning of the term "johakyu" (序 破 急) and how the concept is expressed in iaido kata. I will first examine the term's history, application and meaning; and following this, the expression of examining johakyu in Ipponme Mae of t
For Ogura Sensei, those who quit Iaido when they fail a promotional exam may have the wrong goal. Of course, it is crucial for disciples to work hard, trying to gain mastery of physical movements and pass a grading, but Iaido is much more than technical p
What a pleasure it was to attend the 2009 CKF iaido and jodo gradings at the Etobicoke Olympium in Ontario, Canada. The day began with an over-subscribed iaido seminar featuring instruction by Ohmi Goyo sensei, Asaoka Mitsuru sensei, Stephen Cruise sensei
This page introduces Iaido, which is one of the Japanese traditional Budo concerned with drawing the blade and cutting in the same motion.
* What is Iaido?
* Concept
* History and School
* Basic Points
* Technical Points
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