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Throwback Fridays
A look back at the times where Senseis would drop back if they are able to fit in a practice session among their busy schedule. Sessions...
May 14, 20211 min read


Throwback Fridays
A look back at overseas Taikai (Taiwan and Japan), pre-covid years.
May 7, 20211 min read


Throwback Fridays
Sorting through backlog of photos, here's the first of the series of throwbacks. Visit and training together with fellow Iaidokas at...
Apr 30, 20211 min read


Hatsu Geiko (初稽古)
Hatsu Geiko or the "First Training" refers to the first training for the start of the new year. Interestingly, the character "Hatsu" 初,...
Jan 6, 20201 min read


8th International Taikai
The 8th International Taikai was held in Tokyo, Japan on 3rd Nov 2019. This year is also the 10th anniversary of the formation of the...
Nov 17, 20191 min read


Farewell Dinner after Training
We had a farewell dinner following practice for one of our members, Yu Ting who has been with us since late2017/early 2018. Since then,...
May 26, 20191 min read


Kokusai Renmei Seminar in Kaohsiung, Jan 2019
The Seminar was held on 19-20 Jan 2019. As usual, Singapore members visited the local dojo for practice opportunities. The focus on this...
Jan 27, 20193 min read


Kamae, Speed, Power, Might
The different proficiency tiers of Iaido may be segregated as Kamae, Speed, Power, Might. Kamae - Posture or stance paves the first...
Oct 21, 20182 min read






September Feature Art
The theme of featured art by our resident artist for September: "Your Learning Journey" To the uninitiated, Iaido curriculum would seem...
Sep 26, 20181 min read


Highlights from Kobara Sensei's Seminar - 2
Photo credits: Rachel
Sep 15, 20181 min read


Highlights from Kobara Sensei's Seminar - 1
Sharing some highlights from the Seminar. More to come in following weeks. Photo credits: Rachel
Sep 5, 20181 min read
Grades - Dan System
The grades or "Dan" system does not feature prominently in traditional Kobudo until recent times. By ancient traditions, the student...
Sep 4, 20181 min read


Kobara Sensei's Seminar, 17-19 Aug
The seminar was held from 17 - 19 Aug @ Eurasian Club House and Changi Beach Club. On each of the seminar days, an average of 30+ members...
Aug 25, 20181 min read


August Feature Art: "Joyful Practice"
Well, no waza is actually like that... Rather this is more of an expression. A practice session should be an enjoyable, meaningful one. ...
Aug 25, 20181 min read
Dojo Safety 2
This is a revisit to the article regarding Dojo Safety. In the previous article, 3 main aspects were covered viz. Distance, Posture and...
Aug 5, 20182 min read


Joint Practice Jun 2018
A joint practice was held over 15 evening -16 Jun morning and afternoon 2018. Basics such as how to breathe and posture (in seiza and...
Jun 16, 20181 min read


May Feature Art, "Iaito"
The theme for this month's feature by our very own resident artist is "Iaito". In Japan, strict regulations regarding Shinken are...
May 27, 20181 min read


Keiko with Matsumoto Sensei
Keiko session was held on 22 April with Matsumoto Sensei. Morning session was catered to beginners and afternoon for senior members. For...
Apr 28, 20181 min read
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