Afterwards, the trainee learns and practices on the katas of Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Iaido (former name Seittei Iai), which forms the base of the practice. ![]() After that, the practice and assimilation of the Kihon (basic exercises) is key in developing a proper technical basis for the use of the Japanese sword. Only then he will be able to seriously follow the Path of the Sword and to use the sword (iaito or boken) in a proper manner. ![]() Initially, the trainee learns the etiquette of the art and of the dojo, of the location of the practice. ![]() Within this basic framework, there are several different variations, such as parrying an attack and then cutting the opponent, hitting the opponent with the hilt before drawing the sword, facing two, three or four opponents, etc.
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