Iaido

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Iaido movements are elegant movements. New learners often start using a wooden sword and then move on to an iaitō (A metal but fairly blunt sword). People that do Iaido may be called iaidoka.

Iaido Media

Haruna Matsuo sensei (1925–2002) demonstrating Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu kata Ukenagashi
Japanese girl practicing iaido with a custom-made student's katana or iaitō. In modern Japan, iaido is seen as one of the traditional martial arts and it can be practiced by both genders.
Iaido in the Czech Republic as demonstrated by Victor Cook Sensei
United States Dojo emblem
Medals and cups are a part of iaido in connection with sport games.

References

↑ Christensen, Karen and Allen Guttmann 2001. International Encyclopedia of Women and Sports: H-R. Macmillan Reference USA, page 553.

[Encyclopedia553-1] Christensen, Karen and Allen Guttmann 2001. International Encyclopedia of Women and Sports: H-R. Macmillan Reference USA, page 553.

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