In addition, unlike Kendo, Iaido does not utilize sparring. Iaido relies heavily on katas (forms), wazas, and cuts.
This martial arts utilizes swords such as a Bokken(wooden sword), Iaito (unsharpened metal sword) or Shinken (sharpened metal sword). The Iaido student (iaidoka) will then practice the “stroke” or “cut” of the sword. Iaido is a Japanese martial arts focused on the drawing of a sword from its scabbard. Iaido – A Japanese Martial Arts focused on the Sword
