Iaido often draws attention for its precise draws and graceful movements. Benetah these externals lies something less obviously but...

Growth in Iaido lies not in force but in consistency and patience

Welcome, this article by one of our members, Jacob, reflects upon the concept of Ki Ken Tai no Icchi 「 気剣体の一致 」 . Jacob decided to pen...

A brief discussion on the principle of returning to basics and the beauty in its simplicity

Contemporary take on Iaido and Analytics

1 Dec 2024: Minor edit to dojo group photographs This year (2024), our journey to Japan for the Renmei Taikai was a profound experience...

Achievement of a Dan rank represents a new beginning, akin to receiving a new bento box. Just as the contents of the box are determined...

My first Iaido Taikai in March 2024 filled me with fear. Yet, it was not for reasons that one would expect. If anything, it filled me...

Throughout my journey in Iaido, I’ve had several milestones. Most were technical improvements. Some deal with the concept of Ma, or put...

In Iaido, practitioners (Iaidokas) find solace and strength through the regulation of the breath. As Iaidokas attune to the rhythm of...

Iaido places significant emphasis on the correctness of forms (kata) and the underlying body posture (Taisabaki). Essentially, Iaido is a...

Photo credits: Warren, Peter, Simon On the hinoki wood flooring of Chiba GenShinkan Dojo, the soft rustle of feet is accentuated by the...

Genyōkan Singapore will be hosting our FIRST Taikai! We are excited to have Matsumoto sensei (Kyoshi, official Renmei representative for...

Artwork courtesy of BillyYong In learning a new skill or developing mastery in one, consistency is a key enabler. What is consistency? Is...

Iai "居合", as a martial arts, began as a discipline of sword techniques for learning attack & defense. In the present-day context, the...

Practicing Seiza during pre-covid days | Image from Archives Seiza is one of the fundamental sitting positions in Iaido. As innocuous as...

Looking back on Iaido over the years - a discourse from a beginner, eight years on.

This article is a perspective from one of our fellow Iaidokas. Contributor: Ronald, Editor: Valeth "I was looking for a form of...

Hi, hope this issue finds everyone safe and sound. Yes, the isolation might drive some stir-crazy. So here's a post for reading. We who...

Hello Everyone, the blog underwent some minor upgrades. Some of the feature art posts somehow did not make it through the migration....