No trial practice is provided but members of the public are welcome to visit us to better understand Toyama Ryu Iaido.Ġ6. Accordingly, the association does not rent equipment. It is best that all trainees have their own equipment to better understand the practice of Iaido. Taking care of your equipment is therefore also part of the training, including folding of the uniform and sword maintenance. In addition to learning Iaido skills, participants must also pay attention to spiritual practice. Can I rent practice equipment? Can I have a practice run before starting? New participants are required to apply before the third of each month in order to start practice.Ġ5. Payment can be made in cash at the dojo or by bank transfer (please contact us for details). To start with, please contact the association to obtain the registration form, which you can then fill online. Students who do not have their own equipment can consider purchasing an " Iaido initial set" comprised of a full uniform and a practice (non-cutting) sword, together with the fee for the first month of practice.Ġ4. If the student has his or her own equipment, it must be tested by our instructors for safety and compliance with the practice specifications of the dojo. The basic equipment includes Japanese robes/uniform (including a long shirt known as a gi, pleated trousers or hakama, a cotton belt or obi and split-toe Tabi socks), as well as both practice and cutting Japanese swords. What kind of equipment is required to learn Toyama Ryu Iaido?
In addition, the course content includes sword maintenance, etiquette and Japanese sword history, appreciation and knowledge.Ġ3. The practice of Toyama Ryu Iaido is mainly divided into three parts: katas, cutting and fencing (the latter using mock, padded swords). In Iaido, one wears a cloth uniform (traditional Japanese robes) and practice is done with a real Japanese sword (or a non-cutting sword at first, or when performing katas). Kendo practitioners wear a bogu armor and fence with a bamboo sword. What is the difference between Toyama Ryu Iaido and Kendo?īoth focus on Japanese swordsmanship, but the practice is different. The minimum height to be able to practice is 155 cm.Ġ2. At present, we only can provide the equipement for age of students of 15 and the maximum is over age 60.
Iaido training has no age or gender restrictions and a martial arts background is also not required, However, students must be physically control the Japan sword and our equipement can fit for their body figure. What are the basic requirements for practicing Toyama Ryu Iaido? Are there any restrictions on age and gender?
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