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Seeing and Perceiving
Iaido often draws attention for its precise draws and graceful movements. Benetah these externals lies something less obviously but...
Jun 282 min read


Awakening
Growth in Iaido lies not in force but in consistency and patience
Jun 152 min read


Iaido and the importance of Ki Ken Tai no Icchi
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...
May 44 min read


The profound simplicity of basics
A brief discussion on the principle of returning to basics and the beauty in its simplicity
Feb 222 min read


Tapping the synergy between Iaido and Analytics
Contemporary take on Iaido and Analytics
Dec 22, 20242 min read


Impressions and Reflections from Japan 2024 Taikai
1 Dec 2024: Minor edit to dojo group photographs This year (2024), our journey to Japan for the Renmei Taikai was a profound experience...
Nov 30, 20242 min read


The learning journey in Iaido
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...
Jul 13, 20241 min read


Taikai Impressions
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...
May 14, 20243 min read


Love and Iaido
Throughout my journey in Iaido, I’ve had several milestones. Most were technical improvements. Some deal with the concept of Ma, or put...
Apr 30, 20242 min read


"Finding the Beauty of Each Moment: Exploring Breathing in Iaido and Ichigo Ichie "
In Iaido, practitioners (Iaidokas) find solace and strength through the regulation of the breath. As Iaidokas attune to the rhythm of...
Mar 16, 20242 min read


Iaido Harmony: The Enduring Spirit of Iaido Practice
Iaido places significant emphasis on the correctness of forms (kata) and the underlying body posture (Taisabaki). Essentially, Iaido is a...
Dec 10, 20232 min read


Taikai 2023
Photo credits: Warren, Peter, Simon On the hinoki wood flooring of Chiba GenShinkan Dojo, the soft rustle of feet is accentuated by the...
Nov 25, 20233 min read


Genyokan Taikai
Genyōkan Singapore will be hosting our FIRST Taikai! We are excited to have Matsumoto sensei (Kyoshi, official Renmei representative for...
Jul 23, 20231 min read


Consistency
Artwork courtesy of BillyYong In learning a new skill or developing mastery in one, consistency is a key enabler. What is consistency? Is...
Nov 6, 20221 min read


The "Do" in Iaido
Iai "居合", as a martial arts, began as a discipline of sword techniques for learning attack & defense. In the present-day context, the...
Feb 18, 20222 min read


Seiza & Meditation
Practicing Seiza during pre-covid days | Image from Archives Seiza is one of the fundamental sitting positions in Iaido. As innocuous as...
Jun 15, 20212 min read


Beyond Martial Arts
Looking back on Iaido over the years - a discourse from a beginner, eight years on.
Aug 16, 20202 min read


Iaido - A Beginner's perspective
This article is a perspective from one of our fellow Iaidokas. Contributor: Ronald, Editor: Valeth "I was looking for a form of...
Apr 10, 20203 min read


Adjustments
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...
Apr 2, 20202 min read


Iaido Feature Art
Hello Everyone, the blog underwent some minor upgrades. Some of the feature art posts somehow did not make it through the migration....
Feb 29, 20201 min read
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