Ichi, Ni, San ... — annoying cutting and footwork exercises are endless torment of Iaido and Kendokas of the world, only scratching venerable oak from time honored dojos. »More Tenouchi« haven`t you heard this about 1000 times — and always trying. Step width, stand, foot position, could you leave these exercutions? A comparison: someone wants to learn driving is always been announced to have » a look over the shoulder«. 5 years later, we explored the road conditions in advance, before it is too late to correct any errors. But why the fortune of Budo are based on excessive repetition of basics? 

A good Iaidoka is painless and does not fear cold or heat? Pain due wrong Iaido training is often overlocked but occurs. For example inadequate training organization can cause lower back pain. Good training beware of lessons learned from modern sports science. Smart warm-up exercise helps a lot to improve movement and kata noticeable and prevent injuries.

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?