Iaido Samurai Sword Experience
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Become a samurai warrior in this authentic iaido swordsmanship experience in Tokyo. Learn the history and fundamental steps to mugairyu-style iaido, a peaceful martial art based off the sword-skills of Japan's most famous warriors. Then try your new-found skills out for yourself in our tameshigiri cutting exercise, a 400-year-old practice using straw tatami mats to demonstrate your sword-skills. Afterwards be dazzled by a professional demonstration by the iaido instructors and discover ancient weapons used in Japan's Sengoku Warring States period (14th-17th century).
HIGHLIGHT
◆ Learn the basic steps to Iaido, a martial art inspired by the samuraiProgram duration is an estimate.
◆ Try out genuine samurai swords and weapons from Japan's Warring States period (14th-17th century)
◆ Watch a demonstration by Iaido professionals
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
In this program, you will learn the basic techniques of iaido, the closest remaining martial art to ancient samurai swordmanship.
To begin, you will be fitted into the conventional iaido ensemble and taught the fundamental steps to mugairyu-style iaido. Mugairyu-style iaido has existed since the late seventeenth century and is a peaceful form of sword-work that focuses on enriching your soul and training your mental and physical strength.
After training, your instructor will teach you the art of tameshigiri cutting. This is an exercise that uses tatami mats made of straw to try out your sword skills without the fear of hurting an opponent. It has been practiced since the early seventeenth century as a mean of testing the quality of Japanese swords and is an excellent way to blow off steam!
During training, you will have the opportunity to experience a real-life samurai-style sword from the fifteenth century and learn all about the history of the martial art from your instructors. The instructors will also perform for you a professional iaido performance, so you can see what years of iaido training culminates in.
Please note: This is a shared program. If you want to do this as a private activity, please choose the "private option" when you pay.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
If you cancel your reservation, the following cancellation fees and remittance charges will be charged:
• Less than Less 24 hours before, on the departure day, or cancellation without notice: 100% of the program fee
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