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When the student is ready for an Iaito, the instructor will give guidance to reputable vendors of quality training equipment. Imitation samurai swords, (MogiTou) sold for display, are generally unsafe for Iaido practice and will not be allowed in class. Also, eventually the student will need to obtain an approved Iaito (unsharpened training sword, usually aluminum). Eventually the student will need to obtain standard Iaido clothing: Keiko Gi (top), Hakama, Obi (belt). To begin the class students will need workout clothing (long pants such as sweats, and a t-shirt) and a bokken (wooden training sword). Teaching for 25 years with 25+ black belt students.Started training with Legacy Shorin Ryu Karate Jutsu in 1989.35 years fitness experience with more than 20 years personal training experience. Like us on Facebook EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS Training: Expert knowledge and teaching experience in Okinawan Karate & Hakutsuru, Japanese Iaido and Okinawan Kobudo. Classes are led by Edward Smith Rokudan (6th Dan) Renshi (teacher).
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We follow the teachings of the 23rd Soke, Fukui Masato Soke, leader of the Eishin Ryu Seitokai Iaido Association and president of the Zen Nihon Iaido Renmei (ZNIR, All Japan Iaido Federation). The iaido group at Windsong is directly connected with John Ray Sensei, Hachidan (8th Dan) Hanshi (master teacher), who heads The Dojo in Denton, Texas, and through him with Tanida Sensei, Jyudan (10th Dan) Hanshi (master teacher) Menkyo Kaiden holder and kancho of the Chiba Dojo, Chiba City, Japan. Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido is one of the oldest traditional sword schools of Japan, beginning about 450 years ago.