Only by studying Japanese history and culture can one begin to understand the finer aspects of iaido.
As such, the Mountain Wind Dojo’s curriculum and instructional objectives reach far beyond the waza of Eishin-Ryu, extending into traditional Japanese culture and history and iconology. Historically, these varied drawing and cutting applications would have prepared the samurai for nearly any situation that might arise.ĭeveloped over four hundred and fifty years ago, certain forms of Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu have changed little. Each waza has a scenario or practical application that explains, informs, and clarifies the movements. Each waza has five distinct elements: drawing the sword (nukitsuke), raising the sword overhead in a defensive manner (furikaburi), the downward cut (kirioroshi), blood removal (chiburi), and replacing the sword in its scabbard (noto). Waza sets are arranged to form shoden (initial-level), chuden (middle-level), and okuden (hidden/secret-level). Our school, or ryu, is comprised of seven sets of prearranged techniques called waza or kata, depending on whether they are performed alone or with a partner. Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu iaido is a traditional Japanese art of drawing the sword.
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