Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Iaido
There a very few places in Sydney Australia where people can train the art of Iaido.
Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Iaido is one of the weapons classes that are taught at Bujutsu Martial Arts Centre. It is a legitimate art that originates from Japan and is recognised internationally.
Bujutsu is affiliated with the NSW Kendo Association through to the Australian Kendo Renmei through to the International Kendo Federation. Our classes are the real deal.
Please note that we do not allow beginners to use a shinken (live sword/sharp sword). Iaito’s which are a blunt sword are required.
Iaido is a pattern based sword art.
Our Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Iaido Dan grades are registered in Tokyo, Japan and are internationally recognised grades.
The Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei is the official international organization which exercises general control over and representing Kendo, Iaido and Jodo. It was established by the Japanese government after World War II.
The Australian Kendo Renmei and the NSW Kendo Association are the Australian state and national bodies affiliated with the Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei through the International Kendo Federation.
Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Iaido Kata
Ippon me – Mae – Front
Nihon me – Ushiro – Rear
Sanbon me – Ukenagashi – Receive, Parry and Cut
Yonhon me – Tsuka Ate – Striking With the Hilt
Gohon me – Kesagiri – Diagonal Cut
Roppon me – Morotezuki – Two Handed Thrust
Nanahon me – Sanpogiri – Three Direction Cutting
Happon me – Ganmen Ate – Hit to the Face
Kyuhon me – Soetezuki – Joined Hand Thrust
Juppon me – Shihogiri – Four Direction Cutting
Ju Ippon me – Sougiri – Complete Cuts
Ju Nihon me – Nukiuchi – Sudden Draw
Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Iaido Syllabus
Internationally recognised grades are available.
