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Iaido |
Iaido (Batto-ho) is a separate martial art, complementary to Aikido training, and relates to the use and etiquette of the Katana or Japanese Sword. The practise is more focused, and slower paced, than Aikido. There are fewer movements but they are sought to be perfected. Iaido practise promotes coordination, fitness, mental discipline and focus. Batto-ho, "sword-drawing method," is based on Iaido, "the Way of sword drawing" and other traditional forms of Japanese sword work. Batto-ho is studied in large part for the same reasons as weapons work with bokken and jyo: for what it reveals about the roots of Aikido as a martial art.
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