As in all other martial arts footwork is crucial in Iaido. Although not immediately obvious, how one moves his/her lower limb dictates...

The first time I held a real sword in my hands, I was terrified. I was afraid I would cut my hand. Who wouldn't, right!? Shisho(師匠) that...

When it is not by will power that you kept going, but kept going when there was no will power left in you.

The term "Bushido" is generally associated with Samurai and how they do not fear death, or kill themselves readily in the name of honour....

Most people learning Iai or Kendo are taught the basic five stances - 五行の構え (Gogyou-no-kamae). Indeed these are important to know, and...

This is actually a tale from Zhuangzi (莊子) about an Emperor who had a passion for cock-fighting. The Emperor desired to have the best...

Like all activities we do, we look for recognition and approval. We show our achievements to those around us all the time. This partly...

Courage is not being fearless, but being afraid and still doing what is necessary.

There is no shame to those who tried and failed, but to those who failed to try. What have you done lately that is new and really excited...

This is the first strike as the sword is drawn from the saya (鞘). This is the very essence of Iaido. This should be the one and only...