It is possible, though, to move one step at a time toward the ultimate goal through practice.” “Even though you may devote yourself completely to it with all your heart and soul, it is very difficult to master Iaido completely. Training focuses on Kata, pre-arranged forms that are designed as defenses against an imaginary opponent, and each form teaches several principles of correct sword handling. The physical practice of Iaido includes drawing, parrying and cutting motions, as well as various methods of returning the sword to the scabbard. Every motion, such as the movements of the arms or legs and body, must be perfectly coordinated. The practice of Iaido requires a calm spirit, extreme concentration and skill. The do refers to the path or way taken by its practitioners. The ai refers to adaptability, the impromptu execution of movements whenever and wherever a appropriate response is necessary. The i in Iaido refers both to the existence of the body and that of the spirit. For more information, please visit the Kenshikan website.Iaido is a method of wielding the sword, one of the Japanese martial arts which has been practiced from ancient times until present day. The Kenshikan today houses practice in kendo, seitei iaido, seitei jodo, naginatado, shindo muso ryu jodo and muso shinden ryu iaido. The dojo is owned by the members of the Melbourne Kendo Club, with patronage and assistance from the Otsuka family of Tokyo (with support from the family to promote cultural exchange of Japanese sword arts, related to kendo). The Kenshikan Dojo is located in Melbourne, Australia. For more information please visit the Budokan Academy website. The principal of the academy, Ramon Lawrence-Sensei together with Bob Shersby Sensei lead instruction in Muso Shinden Ryu together in WA.
The Budokan Academy provides training in Seitei Gata Iaido, Muso Shinden Ryu, Jodo and the Jishukan system of martial arts (a modern Japanese martial art based on kenpo, jujutsu, judo, hayanawa and jojutsu). The Kenshikan Dojo in Melbourne, Victoria, and the Budokan Academy in Canning Vale, Western Australia.
At present, two groups which practice Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido are known to the author.
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