Posture in which the right foot is behind, in a hidari-hanmi (left side forward, half turned) position and the sword is held below the right armpit, with the tip of the sword pointing backward and the edge of the blade facing diagonally down to the right. It is sometimes also called seigan-no-kamae.
This posture is suitable for both offense and defense. The posture in which the right foot is forward, the sword is held with both hands so that the tsuka-gashira is in front of the tanden and the sword is aimed so that the extension of the sword points to the opponent’s throat/face. This posture is considered suitable for defense. The posture in which the tip of the sword is lowered from chudan-no-kamae (middle guard position) down to the level of the opponent’s kneecap. List the key points for two of the All Japan Kendo Federation Iaido kata. There are key points to watch for when judging iaido. What are ma and maai? Describe their application in one or two All Japan Kendo Federation Iaido kata.ģ. Discuss the importance of rei-ho in the practice of Iaido.Ģ. Name the five kata and identify the target area of the tsuki.ģ. Tsuki (thrusts) occur in five of the All Japan Kendo Federation Iaido kata. Write what you know about kokyu (breath control) in Iaido.Ģ. Is it important, or is it not important to participate in Iaido Competitions? Explain your rationale.Ģ. What is kirioroshi? Describe its use in one All Japan Kendo Federation Iaido kata.ġ.
What is suki and why should you avoid its occurrence in your practice of iaido?ģ. What do you hope to gain through the study of Iaido?Ģ. Explain ki-ken-tai-ichi and give two examples of its application in the All Japan Kendo Federation Iaido kata.ġ. Draw a simple diagram of a katana and identify the following:ģ. Define Mono-uchi and describe its function.Ģ. List the names of all 12 All Japan Kendo Federation Iaido kata.Ģ. Name and briefly describe the five basic on-guard postures (kamae) in swordsmanship.ġ. Please use these as study guides for answering future questions.Įach applicant testing for 1st kyu and above will be required to answer any two of the three test questions given for the rank they are testing for.ġ. Future tests may use different questions. These questions are sample questions which have been used in the past.
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