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Iaido
Iaido is a Japanese sword art of controlled drawing, cutting, zanshin and returning the sword in kata. Competitions compare kata execution, etiquette, timing, posture and precision; it is not a knockout, weight-class or cage combat sport.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
Perform prescribed iaido kata technically, calmly, precisely and with correct etiquette.
Teilnehmer
Individual performance; in competition, two performers are compared in parallel by judges.
Teamgröße
Individual performance; in competition, two performers are compared in parallel by judges.
Spielfeld
Dojo, hall or competition area with clear weapon space.
Dauer
Depends on format and event.
Wertung
Judging by kata, etiquette, posture, cut line, timing, zanshin and overall impression; no knockout.
Gewinnbedingung
In competition, judges decide the kata-performance comparison; in training, safe and correct form is the goal.
Ausrüstung
- bokken or iaito
- gi/hakama
- obi
- clear area
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- unsafe weapon handling
- incorrect kata or etiquette execution
- missing control of distance or sword
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
- The Concept of Iaido All Japan Kendo Federation · official-guide · high
- Iaido British Kendo Association · beginner-guide · high
- What is Iaido? Kendo World · sport-guide · medium