Iaido – The Art of the Samurai Sword

The Iaido class teaches various sword strikes, blocks and movements along with formalized patterns (kata). Iaido classes are offered at our Brighton and Webster location.

The Way of the Samurai Sword

Iaido (pronounce ee-eye-doe) is often referred to as the “art of the fast draw”.  But instead of thinking of a gunslinger from the old west imagine a samurai in feudal Japan who had to develop a high level of skill with their preferred weapon – the samurai sword.  The Iaido class teaches various sword strikes, blocks and movements along with formalized patterns (kata) – with a wooden sword initially, then later a metal (unsharpened) sword.

No martial arts experience is needed and beginners are always welcome. Classes are 45 hour long and typically meet on Saturday mornings at 8 am at our Brighton branch and on Tuesday evenings at 7:45 pm at our Webster location.  Ages 13 and up.  New students will practice with a wooden sword (bokken).  Call or text us at 585-475-9250 (Brighton) or 585-347-4660 (Webster) for more information and to schedule your first class.

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