Women in Iaido - stories in pictures

Noi Sensei - A big thank you to Noi sensei for your contributions and support towards our success all these years !

Noi sensei performing advanced-level waza (信夫 Shinobu) from Okuden series. The principles behind this technique is best understood from See Season 1 Episode 3.

Noi Sensei's Takiotoshi

Ke Jin in bespoke Montsuki, a formal attire, usually worn during Embu or Taikai.

Developing correct posture, cultivating a state of calmness and staying focused as a way of life.

Mari - By day our diligent iaido practitioner, by night our chief entertainment officer!

Rose - Joined Genyokan in 2022, with fierce energy

Kobara Sensei refining Rose's Yaegaki in his dojo in Kisarazu

Rose & Mari - Embu at Japan Taikai 2023

Esther - Joined Genyokan in 2025. Her idol is Hiroyuki Sanada

Ke Jin, one of our most senior women practitioner

Photo credits: Jerry

Author: Rose