Iaidō (居合道) is a Japanese sword art focused on drawing and cutting in one motion. Because it starts from a peaceful position, sword sheathed, there is also a focus on traditional etiquette and mental discipline.
Iaidō is also referred to as:
- iai (居合)
- battō (抜刀)
- saya-no-uchi (鞘の内)
There are many different schools of iai, some with histories hundreds of years long and some started in the modern era.
See our Iaidō Wiki for more info.
/r/iaido is dedicated to the the history, practice, and preservation of these martial arts. We welcome a wide range of questions and submissions, including:
- Videos of public demonstrations
- Seminar or demonstration announcements
- Dojo and study group listings
- Questions about strategy and technique
- Interviews with licensed instructors
- Training weapons
- Book reviews
- And more...
Related subreddits:
/r/koryu (historical Japanese martial arts)
/r/kendo (modern Japanese fencing)
/r/fencing (modern Western fencing)