Begin your Iaido experience by changing into a full practice uniform, including a dogi jacket, obi belt, and tabi socks. Your guide will explain the significance of each garment and how dressing is an important part of preparation in Japanese martial arts.
Before picking up a sword, your swordmaster will introduce you to Iaido and its philosophy. You will learn the disciplined art of drawing the sword, performing a precise sequence of movements, and returning it to the scabbard. Iaido helps develop focus, composure, and precision.
You will then pick up a practice sword and learn the fundamentals at your own pace. Your swordmaster will guide you through proper posture, grip, drawing technique, and the basic Sanpogiri sequence, a three-direction cut that is one of the foundational exercises in Iaido. You will practice each movement and receive feedback on your form and technique.
The experience culminates on a traditional Noh stage. Step onto the polished wooden stage and perform the Sanpogiri sequence you have just learned. After your practice, take photos on the Noh stage while wearing your Iaido uniform and experience a memorable side of traditional Japanese culture.
Your English-speaking guide is waiting outside the Sakae Nohgaku Building— a short walk from Sa kae Station, right in the heart of the city. From the outside it looks like an ordinary building. The building is a lively mixed-use space housing boutiques, select shops, bars, and creative studios.
Your English-speaking guide is waiting outside the Sakae Nohgaku Building— a short walk from Sa kae Station, right in the heart of the city. From the outside it looks like an ordinary building. The building is a lively mixed-use space housing boutiques, select shops, bars, and creative studios.
