- To popularise iaido and to make it easier for kendo practitioners to learn iaido, an expert committee was established by the AJKF to review the situation. The committee subsequently selected the basic techniques from major iaido schools to form the curriculum of Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei Iaido.
- ZNKR Seitei Iaido. The following links lead to (heavily) illustrated descriptions of the twelve ZNKR seitei Iai kata. The illustrations are from a demonstration by Miyata Tadayuki sensei, Iaido 8-dan Kyoshi, Kendo 7-dan Kyoshi, during the 8th European Iaido Championships - November 2001 in Brussels.
Aikido consists mainly of throwing techniques and pins that rely on joint locking. It is almost wholly defensive in nature. Most of the skills involve responding to an opponent's attack and redirecting the offensive energy in such a way as to unbalance and topple the attacker to the ground. Many of the techniques involve circular motions that first take you out of harm's way, then cause the attacker to lose balance. Practice can be very gentle, especially in schools that emphasize the idea of using ki ('intrinsic energy') over physical strength. The main philosophical premise of aikido is harmony with the opponent, both in body and spirit. Older people or people who are not in top physical condition can usually practice this art safely, at least at the beginning levels.
Iaido is the art of Japanese Swordsmanship. The word itself has a number of meanings and interpretations. Each is dependant of a subjective translation as the word itself, like many Japanese martial concepts does not translate into English at all easily. The word is comprised of 3 Japanese characters: i-ai-do. Iaido literally translates to the 'Way of Iai,' and is a Japanese martial art of swordsmanship focused on unsheathing techniques. In addition to exploring the basic movements, this site contains often overlooked information such as the cultural and historical background of the art and equipment used.
Ueshiba Morihei created aikido by modifying many earlier Japanese jujutsu techniques and adding to them the idea of harmonizing with the opponent's movements. Ueshiba was a religious man who stressed spiritual development as much or more than physical development, an emphasis that some of his successors have adopted and reinforced. Today, there are three major schools of aikido: Hombu (headquarters) style, Aikikai (probably the softest style), and Yoshinkai (the most regimented of the three).
The benefits of studying aikido are many. Its relatively gentle physical exercise builds strength gradually. The cooperative practice means there are few injuries, and it allows people with a wide range of abilities to practice together. The movement drills can transform a clumsy person into someone who moves with grace and good balance. The dojo is usually a pleasant social environment where students cooperate to get things done, and the principles of the art can be a good tool for learning how to manage conflict.
The drawbacks of the art are mostly the converse sides of its unique strengths. Because training involves cooperation, it is possible to practice for many years without ever knowing if your techniques would actually work in self-defense. It is generally a less strenuous workout than other martial arts such as judo or karate, though two people who want to train hard can easily add power and speed to their training. Finally, there is a disturbing trend in many schools to remove all traces of realism from their training, using light, compliant attacks and jumping or falling before the technique can actually be applied. This type of practice, while almost totally safe, is closer to dance than to a real martial art, and bankrupts aikido of many of its most valuable qualities.
Who is Teruhisa Nanno?
Teruhisa Nanno, is Menkyo Kaiden, Hanshi 8th dan of Iaido granted by the 22nd Soke Ikeda Takashi Seiko of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu who is also the president of Zen Nihon Iaido Renmei.
Iaido is the art of Japanese Swordsmanship. The word itself has a number of meanings and interpretations. Each is dependant of a subjective translation as the word itself, like many Japanese martial concepts does not translate into English at all easily. The word is comprised of 3 Japanese characters: i-ai-do. Iaido literally translates to the 'Way of Iai,' and is a Japanese martial art of swordsmanship focused on unsheathing techniques. In addition to exploring the basic movements, this site contains often overlooked information such as the cultural and historical background of the art and equipment used.
Ueshiba Morihei created aikido by modifying many earlier Japanese jujutsu techniques and adding to them the idea of harmonizing with the opponent's movements. Ueshiba was a religious man who stressed spiritual development as much or more than physical development, an emphasis that some of his successors have adopted and reinforced. Today, there are three major schools of aikido: Hombu (headquarters) style, Aikikai (probably the softest style), and Yoshinkai (the most regimented of the three).
The benefits of studying aikido are many. Its relatively gentle physical exercise builds strength gradually. The cooperative practice means there are few injuries, and it allows people with a wide range of abilities to practice together. The movement drills can transform a clumsy person into someone who moves with grace and good balance. The dojo is usually a pleasant social environment where students cooperate to get things done, and the principles of the art can be a good tool for learning how to manage conflict.
The drawbacks of the art are mostly the converse sides of its unique strengths. Because training involves cooperation, it is possible to practice for many years without ever knowing if your techniques would actually work in self-defense. It is generally a less strenuous workout than other martial arts such as judo or karate, though two people who want to train hard can easily add power and speed to their training. Finally, there is a disturbing trend in many schools to remove all traces of realism from their training, using light, compliant attacks and jumping or falling before the technique can actually be applied. This type of practice, while almost totally safe, is closer to dance than to a real martial art, and bankrupts aikido of many of its most valuable qualities.
Who is Teruhisa Nanno?
Teruhisa Nanno, is Menkyo Kaiden, Hanshi 8th dan of Iaido granted by the 22nd Soke Ikeda Takashi Seiko of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu who is also the president of Zen Nihon Iaido Renmei.
Guneikan situated at Kasugai–shi, Aichi Pref., Japan is Nanno Sensei's Iaido dojo where the legitimate Iaido secret traditionally handed down for 400 years long are being instructed on every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Seitei Iaido Manual
Nanno Sensei has published his Iaido manual written in English as well as in Japanese for the purpose to make the Iaido students understand the spirits and the techniques of the Iaido and to diffuse the Iaido not only in Japan but also all over the world.
Fortunately Mr P Chadburn and Mr Ernie Blackburn who are the head coaches of the British Iaido Association and European Iaido Association are coming to Japan regularly every year and have the very hard severe Iaido lesson day and night for one week at Guneikan dojo. Now, they are going to teach legitimate Iaido to their disciples in England and Europe as the eminent instructors worthy of the representatives of Nanno Sensei.
Iaido Manual Pdf
Besides them, there are so many none Japanese having the passion for Iaido. Some of them are coming directly to Guneikan dojo and the rest have the contact with Nanno Sensei through the Iaido manual and the attached DVD.
Someday in the near future, Nanno Sensei shall be in England and in Europe in order to supervise the Iaido situation under the support of the BIA and EIA.
Manuale Iaido Pdf
Last of all the Nanno Sensei is 77 years old, and would like to spend the rest of his life according to the instruction of the Iaido secret, that is, ‘never draw the sword, never be injured by the opponent, never injure the opponent then complete the calm and peaceful life with self–control'.
