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Iai jutsu is the rapid deployment of the sword with combative
intent. It is a separate area of study with it's own distinct
waza. As a classical art Iai jutsu concerns itself with three
primary considerations, combat application, mental and physical
discipline, and morals. The ability to rapidly and fluidly
draw the sword and successfully engage an enemy was crucial
to the samurai both in attack and defense. The techniques
for accomplishing this feat are sophisticated and take serious
instruction and practice before they can be done safely at
speed. |
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the Dojo of the Four Winds sword arts are done with live (read
real and sharp) swords. The fact that the student is using
a real weapon facilitates both the speed and the depth of
learning. Subtle physical and mental interaction become second
nature and both awareness and function are enhanced. At the
higher levels of skill the opponent is controlled with the
swordsman's will and is unable to attack without being cut
down in the process. |
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