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Iaido at Two Rivers Aikikai
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Iaido dates back to feudal Japan and appears to have been structured by Jinsuke Hayashizaki in the XVIth century. As Iaido has evolved over the years, two equally important elements of Iaido practice remain. One is the art of drawing the sword and cutting in a single move. The other is the correct etiquette and manners regarding the handling of swords as well as all aspects of behavior necessary for strict practice and intense study. The combination of the physical and philosophical challenges in Iaido dynamically complemented and enhanced Kanai Sensei's style of Aikido. For this reason, Koyanis Sensei added Iaido to the dojo's curriculum soon after taking over as Chief Instructor in 2001. Two Rivers Aikikai is a member dojo of Kiyoikaze Iaido Federation, and teaches Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido under the direction of Claude Berthiaume Shihan who succeeded Mitsunari Kanai Shihan as Technical Director.
Iaido is practiced in the form of katas (sequence of codified moves). Each class starts with warm up exercises consisting of a variety of drawing, cutting and sheathing of the sword. These are followed by a training session during which techniques are demonstrated by the instructor and performed as a group. Students will then practice on their own paying close attention to details and precision of the individual movements under the instructor's supervision. To learn more about Iaido, its history and current practice please refer to an Interview with M. Kanai Sensei as a file (76k)
If you have an interest in practicing Iaido in Portland, please come to our dojo to watch a class and ask questions. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before a scheduled Iaido class time so you can get situated without disrupting the class. Iaido is a challenge for mind and body and students take their practice very seriously at our dojo. We have formal classes twice a week on Mondays and Fridays at 6:00 p.m. Chief Instructor Koyanis Sensei is ranked godan in Iaido. Assistant instructor Michael Boeder is sandan. Click here to download our Monthly Payment Options for Iaido Classes as a file (124k).
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Kiyoikaze Iaido Federation Test Requirements:
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Shodan: 300 hours, minimum 2 years Demonstrate: Shoden - 12 movements
Nidan: 350 hours, minimum 2 years Demonstrate: Chuden - 10 movements Toyama Ryu - 8 movements
Sandan: 450 hours, minimum 3 years Demonstrate: Okuden kugeza 8 movements
and one of the following decided by the examiner
Shindo Munen Ryu 1st set and Keishi Ryu 15 movements Eishin Ryu and Seite Iai (Iaido Fed) 17 movements |
Yondan: 600 hours, minimum 4 years Demonstrate: Okuden tachi waza - 11 movements
and one of the following decided by the examiner
Hosoda Ryu and Seite Iai (ZNKR) 24 movements Shindo Munen Ryu 2nd set 20 movements
Godan: 750 hours, minimum 5 years Upon Recommendation
Rokudan: 900 hours, minimum 6 years Upon Recommendation
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You may download the Iaido Test Requirements as a pdf file. (105k)
You may download a list of the forms we practice at Two Rivers Aikikai as a pdf file. (86k)
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Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido
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Two Rivers Aikikai is a 501(c)(3) federal non-profit organization with a vision for equity, justice and non-violence on and off the mat. Our mission is to help individuals on their path of well-being of mind, body and spirit through the practice of the Japanese martial arts of Aikido, Iaido and Karatedo to peacefully engage conflict.
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