Introduction The concept of Shu-Ha-Ri (守破离) is an interesting one. Read at-is, it seems to convey an opposing meaning simultaneously. Yet they are of the same path. Kata as Language, Kata as Vessels In the context of Iaido, kata is more than a collection of moves. They are also a language - a grammar of posture, timing, distance, rhythm, breathing, metsuke, perception and more. Kata encodes lessons passed down since ancient times. If every generation interprets and changes th

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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...