EISHIN RYU IAIDO
Singapore
We study Iaido under the auspices of the Japanese Headquarters of Eishin Ryu Iaido (Ippan Shadan Houjin Seitou Seiryu Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido Kokusai Renmei), under the direct supervision of Kobara Kenichi Sensei, 8th Dan Hanshi.
Our Dojo is headed by Koh Kancho (Renshi), together with Renmei-appointed instructors (6th Dan), who guide and support our members in the study and preservation of authentic Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido.
Milestones Overview
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24 Aug 2025 - Hosted second Singapore Renmei Taikai
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27 Aug 2023 - Hosted first Singapore Reimei Taikai
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11 Feb 2018 - Awarded status of Official Dojo
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20 Apr 2014 - Granted the title of Certified Dojo by Renmei
What is Iaido?
Iaido is the way of drawing the sword. It is an art that dates back at least 450 years, towards the end of the period of civil strife in Japan, developed for the purpose of defending one self against unwarranted attacks, especially in civilian life.
In Iaido, practitioners learn to use the katana to forestall or counter another similarly armed opponent(s). For practice purposes, we use bokuto or non-sharpened iaito.
As with many other forms of "Do", the central integral part of Iaido practice focuses on tempering the practitioner's patience through rigourous, detailed practice; being calm in the face of conflict; and seeking victory without drawing the sword.
The Ryuha We Practice
We practice Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū (無雙直傳英信流), one lineage of iaido, a koryū sword art, and one of the most widely practiced schools of Iaido in the world.
Today, Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū is practiced by two to three thousand people in Japan, and has exponents around the world. Iaido is an authentic martial art that proved its martial values in a time of constant battle and warfare, that was preserved and passed on directly from teacher to student over generations in an unbroken lineage for 450 years.
There are many styles or lineages in iaido. Our lineage of iaido is called Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū (無雙直傳英信流), a lineage that traces its history to the founding father of Iai, Hayashizaki Jinsuke Minamoto no Shigenobu.
2025 Highlights
7 - 9 Mar
Renmei Taiwan Taikai
17 -18 May
Gasshuku Keiko
Jun
Kyu Grading
22-24 Aug
Renmei Singapore Seminar
8 Nov
The 11th Renmei Japan Taikai
Dec
Kyu Grading
Dojo Training Sessions
VENUE
Dance Studio 1, SUTD
8 Somapah Road S487372
Note: ** Venue TBA in Dojo members' chat group
TIME
Mondays, 12:00 noon to 5:00pm (**)
7:30pm to 9:00pm (**)
Thursdays, 12:00 noon to 5:00pm
7:00pm to 8:30pm (Self-practice, **)
Saturdays, 10:00am to 12:00noon (**)
2:00pm to 5:00pm (SUTD)
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