Individual sword forms will be studied so that you will learn how to:
- Smoothly draw your blade.
- Strike.
- Cut.
- Clean your blade.
- Replace it into the scabbard.
Multiple person sword kata will be practiced so that you will learn the:
- Quickness needed to strike first.
- Controlled force necessary to take down your opponent with one cut.
- Precision needed to walk away from the battle.
Students training in Meishin Muso Ryu Iaido will use both a wooden bokken (sword) and sharpened metal blade (shinken) during training.