Curriculum


Areas of Study

Dojo Reigi (school etiquette)

Self discipline and respect

Japanese terminology of sword & staff & class commands

Calming and centering techniques

Warm-up stretching exercises

Repetitive swinging practices with sword and staff

 

 

Iaido-Kata 3 levels

Single person Kata (non-contact)

Kata done in unison with class

Two person Kata (non-contact)

Sparring with padded staff and protective gear

Healing techniques for sports Injury

Sword strategy and how it applies to all aspects of life

 

 

First 3 Months

Reigi

Japanese terminology

Calming and centering techniques

Basic positions for Jodan, Chudan, Hasso and Waki

 

 

Sword (single person)

How to hold weapon & coordinate arms, feet, hara, & weapon

Seven drawing techniques (Nukisuke)

Seven cutting techniques (Kirisuke)

Eight cleaning the sword techniques (Chiburi)

Five returning the sword techniques (Noto)

Sword Kata (single person) 1-2 forms, depending on ability

 

Staff  (single person)

How to hold weapon & coordinate arms, feet, hara, & weapon

Swinging technique from the four basic positions

Attack & parrying techniques from the four basic positions

Beginning sparring strategy

 

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