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 |