Goshindo offers a very functional and motivating approach to the age-old art of the Japanese sword. Everything learned can and will be applied directly into practical everyday living. Practicing Goshindo offers insight on how to meld mind and body thus making you more aware of your surroundings. The art of the sword has remained elusive up to now. Only recently have the masters unveiled that mystery and with that elusiveness removed, you are now able to understand basic Toyama-Iai-Batto-Do and other iaido patterns without going to Japan.
Goshindo was designed for everyone, from beginners and intermediate to advanced enthusiasts. Goshindo begins with a wooden sword and advances through various stages of learning until the time wood is exchanged for steel. The usage and the subtleties of the steel blade will further enhance sword drawing, cutting, fighting and sheathing techniques as well as test cutting.
1) Iaido--the art of drawing the sword. The long sword (Tachi) and the short sword (Kodachi) are studied. The Japanese Imperial Army designed and practiced Toyama-Ryu Iaido.
2) Tameshigiri--The art of cutting. Teaches and polishes sword cutting skills. Battodo, Roku dangiri and other cutting techniques are honed to perfection.
3) Kendo/Kenjutsu--The art of fighting technique. Kendo and combative sword technique are practiced to perfect rhythm, speed, focus, ki and a well-rounded education in sword fighting strategy.
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