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Zen Nihon Kendo/Iaido Renmei (Seitei-Iai 12 kata series)
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The Zen Nihon Kendo/Iaido Renmei 12 kata series is derived from several old “koryu” schools of iai. Iaido kata are solitary forms in which the practitioner visualizes and defends against one to four imaginary opponents. This kata series offers a well rounded education in kneeling and standing sword movements and techniques. The basic components of each kata include unsheathing the blade; executing a disabling cut; follow through on the cut; chiburi/ cleansing by flinging the blade, and re-sheathing. Every movement is precisely timed and executed.
