High goal of Iaido is to achieve Iai without sword. Does that mean you can train Iaido without sword? Alternatives and side effects of the true practice.

Iaidotraining should be done with a Japanese sword, which will be in most cases a replica of a Katana, an Iaito. The purchase is not so valid of your choice or insignificant, as the wide product range might suggest you.

The ratio of sitting- to standing forms of Iaido is unequal. Sitting forms are in majority. Is the sword drawing on standing in contrast to sitting forms? Changes Maai (distance to the opponent)? If the time of drawing (Nukitsuke) changed? Is there another sword handling?

Small movement, great difficulties
There are difficult passages in the kata, which remain unnoticed at first, but later gain weight. This includes the connection of movement Nukitsuke (drag the sword) to Kirioroshi (finishing cut).

What should you really care about before you want to exercise? Is it enough to remember to set your beloved cell phone on »silent mode« during training session? Train but stay tuned with the world at the same time, online without disturbing! That is not enough preparation.