Katana Iaijutsu

Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu

Today, the most widely practiced style of iaido in central Japan is "Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu iaijutsu" meaning "Peerless, Direct Transmission, True-Faith Style." It claims an unbroken history of approximately 450 years, making it the second oldest extant martial art form in Japan (second to Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-Ryu).

The founder of Eishin-Ryu was Hayashizaki Jinsuke Minamoto Shigenobu, who lived between 1546 and 1621 in present day Kanagawa prefecture in Japan.

Ancient Art in a Modern World

Sekiguchi Sensei has said that his iai is based on respect, beauty and personal spirit. Through strict practice you will learn respect for discipline, your sword, and other people. Resepect, beauty, and personal spirit should be a key part of anyone's life regardless of what era he may live in.

We should not look at how we are different from each other and we shuold not differentiate between nationalities. Iai can be a common bond between all people of all ages. One should never pass up the opportunity to meet and learn from someone new.

 

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