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 Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:07 pm
Yes, so every few weeks when my Sensei is in a talkitive mood about different martial arts after training (which he usually is, lucky for us) he tells us that we should start considering having a 'minor' martial art (like when you go to university and you Major in one Subject and have a Minor in the other). Actually, he says we should have many if we have the time, because every style has something to offer. For me, Shorinjiryu Karatedo will most likely be the one martial art I want to 'major' in, but I was also thinking of other martial arts I could get into after I'm not so focused for my black belt exam. I'm definantly going to try more than one, but I want one that I could concentrate on for awhile before trying the next. If they ever offer Judo at the school here again (they used to, but unfortunately the Sensei passed away) I certainly want to take that, since I used to train a bit in that as well. I was also thinking of a 'weapons' martial art as well. What I actually came across was Iaido. Happily for me, it's seems to only be down the street (I don't have a car, and having another hour to an hour and a half bus ride isn't all that appealing to me. ^^;; I have a lot of homework that I can't do on the bus).
From what I could tell, Iaido is suppose to be the 'art of drawing a katana from it's sheath, striking and then removing blood from the blade'. Now, although I doubt I will actually be need these skills in everyday life (I don't tend to stab people with swords), the traditional, psychological and philosophical aspect of it very appealing. However, I'd just like some feedback on those who have practiced (or are still praticing) Iaido.
What exactly goes on in training? Do you enjoy it? Dislike it? Pros and cons?
Thanks to you all in advance. ^^;;
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 2:50 am
Iaido is forms. Only.
You have the cutting of straw mats to add to that and that's it.
I personally don't see the worth of iaido if it's not combined with kendo practice.
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 3:18 am
Yeah, it's Japanese quick draw techniques. I do a bit of it. It's practical applications are rather limited but it is a very beatiful art.
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:45 am
So, it'd be best if I practice both Iaido and Kendo? Kendo for the fighting and Iaido for the forms? **Loves forms**
I actually wanted to take Kendo as well, but once more, they moved somewhere where I can't find them. >.> Though apparently, they do have a Kendo/ Iaido club at the University I want to go to. ^^;; Once more, travel issues and it'd be during the week on days I have Karate. With the Iaido, I found out it's on weekends which is really more practical for me. ^^;;
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 2:07 pm
it's always that much more learnt, of course.
It's never a waste to practice martial arts.
But Iaido will only show useful once you take up kendo.
That used to be the other way around... ah well...
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 3:16 pm
Did it? I'm really unfamiliar with weapon arts unfortunately. ^^;; Thus are my reasons to want to start off with kendo/iaido. It'll apparently also help when I start practicing when I get my black belt.
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 4:18 pm
Kendo is pretty rough. The armor helps, but there a lot of swelling and bruises involved.
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 4:36 pm
Marty Nozz Kendo is pretty rough. The armor helps, but there a lot of swelling and bruises involved. Pfff this coming from a karateka. XD So we beat each other with bamboo sticks. Hard and fast. If you can't take a little pain then martial arts practice is not for you. Try salsa. XD Seriously, though, you'll live. It's not that bad. Unless the person standing in front of you thinks he's chopping wood instead of playing kendo. If that's the case... educate him. XD
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:05 am
Hey, I'm a delicate flower. 4laugh Heh, my dad's middle knuckle is still swollen from Kendo training 12 years ago. Never got that in katare, although he managed to use it as a nasty weapon later. sweatdrop
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Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 4:22 pm
If you do any Aiki-based arts, Iaido can help with those. Some Karate is also enhanced with Iaido practice. Iaido also requires a good degree of knowledge and formality (at least as I'm learning it). I've learned all sorts of tips for care of steel, names of the various parts of the sword and saya, all kinds of things. Formal Iai training is fairly rigorous, as you're pretty much hefting your blade around as much as possible in the same way constantly. An hour or so of that can really add to your power and cardio conditioning.
The sensei I'm studying under has said before that we should practice drawing in unconventional ways to gain flexibility of tactics and applications, more to enhance our way of thinking, rather than to learn how to use the sword itself.
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