At Katsujinken Dojo we practice Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei Standard Iaido (known as Seitei) as well as Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Koryu Iaido.
The dojo and it’s members are members of the British Kendo Association, and through the BKA have access to the European Kendo Federation and the Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei, and the high grade instuctors these organisations offer.
ZNKR Iaido Kata (Seitei)
Mae
Ushiro
Ukenagashi
Tsuka-ate
Kesagiri
Morotezuki
Sanpogiri
Ganmen-ate
Soetezuki
Shihogiri
Sougiri
Nuki Uchi
These are the kata that new members of the dojo will be introduced to to start their iaido development. These kata are practiced in every International Kendo Federation linked dojo around the world.
Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Waza (Koryu)
Shoden (Omori Ryu Seiza Waza)
Mae
Migi
Hidari
Ushiro
Yaegaki a) Omote
Yaegaki b) Ura (option)
Ukenagshi
Kaishaku
Tsukekome
Tsukikage
Oikaze (Standing waza)
Nuki Uchi
These Omori Ryu waza are the first steps in koryu Iaijutsu. Depending on the lineage of the dojo there may be some differences in how they are taught and practiced.
Chuden ( Eishin Ryu from Tate Hiza)
Yokogumo
Tora No Issoku
Inazuma
Ukigumo
Yamaroshi
Iwanami
Urokogaeshi
Namigaeshi
Takiotoshi
Makko ( from Seiza )
These waza are from the original Eishin Ryu, and again there may be some variation dependant upon particular lineages followed in the dojo or group they belong to. Also note that as with the Omori Ryu, these are the basic waza of the sets. There can be many variations of each one. These are referred to as Kaiwaza.
Okuden Tachiwaza (Inner School Standing Techniques)
Yukizure
Tsuredachi
Somakuri
Sodome
Shinobu
Yukichigai
Sode Surigaeshi
Moniri
Kabezoe
Ukenagashi
Itomagoi (Farewell Visit) (from Seiza)
Itomogai Ichi
Itomogai Ni
Itomogai San
These waza are again from the original Eishin Ryu, but are for the Tachiwaza, in a standing form. The Itomagoi waza are all in Seiza no bu.
Okuden Suwariwaza ( Inner School Tate Hiza Seated Techniques)
Kasumi
Sunegakoi
Shihogiri
Tozume
Towaki
Tanashita
Ryozume
Torabashiri
Again from the older Eishin Ryu, but faster techniques than in the current Eishin Ryu we practice here.
Tachi Uchi No kurai (TUnK Pre-arranged Partner work)
Deai
Tsukekomi
Ukenagashi
Ukekomi
Tsukiage
Suigetsuto
Zetsumyoken
Dokumyoken
Shinmyoken
Uchikomi
Paired work, using bokken instead of shinken or iaito. Starting slowly and building up speed as experience grows, the practitioner develops timing and distancing against a live opponent.
Banga no Bu
‘Outside the syllabus’ techniques developed by more recent Japanese masters. Not included in all lines, and only practiced rarely in this dojo, usually by the instructors for special occaisions.
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