Iaido
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Iaidō, abbreviated iai, is a Japanese martial art that emphasizes being aware and capable of quickly drawing the sword and responding to sudden attacks.
Haruna Matsuo sensei (1925–2002) demonstrating Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu kata Ukenagashi
Japanese girl practicing iaido with a custom-made student's katana or iaitō. In modern Japan, iaido is seen as one of the traditional martial arts and it can be practiced by both genders.
Iaido in the Czech Republic as demonstrated by Victor Cook Sensei, Kyoshi 7th Dan, of the UK
US dojo emblem
Kendo
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Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art, descended from kenjutsu, that uses bamboo swords as well as protective armor. It began as samurai warriors' customary swordsmanship exercises, and today, it is
Iaido
…concentration are essential to preserve the sense of a real combat situation and to keep the kata engaging. Iaidoka are often encouraged to practice kendo in order to maintain a combative spirit. It is common for high-ranking kendoka (practitioners of kendo) to also hold high rank in iaido, and vice versa…
2022 All Japan Kendo Championship
Takasugi Shinsaku, late Edo period kendo practitioner
Kendo at an agricultural school in Japan around 1920
Lee Teng-hui, later President of Republic of China (Taiwan), wearing kendo protector as a junior high school student in Japanese Taiwan