Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido

Iaido consists of a number of techniques, or waza, that represent combative situations where generally one or more opponents initiate an attack. Although the waza represent combative encounters, the deeper purposes of iaido are to develop mental discipline, awareness, and mental and physical harmony through practice and control of body and sword movements.

Iaido is not considered a sport, but rather an ancient traditional art based on a unique oral tradition for the development of mind, body, and spirit. This art form has been passed from teachers to students in an unbroken line over hundreds of years, so it is the responsibility of each practitioner to learn and practice the techniques correctly so that the tradition is preserved and can be passed on intact to the next generation.

Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu, meaning "peerless, direct transmission, true faith style", is the most widely practiced style of Iaido in Japan. It has a lineage of roughly 450 years, making it the second oldest martial art form in Japan.

 

2008 CIA Seminar

This will be held at the University of British Columbia June 14th (Sat) and June 15th (sun). Esaka Sensei (10th dan), Kato Sensei (10th dan) and Kaneda Sensei (from the ZNIR) will return to lead the seminar.

Malden YMCA Cancellation

Class on Monday at the Malden YMCA is temporarily closed due to the schedule at Malden YMCA. An announcement will be posted when the schedule is resumed. Classes on Thursday and Saturday will continue as usual.

Iaido classes are held at:

Cambridge YMCA (7 Temple St)
• Thursday 7:30PM - 9:30PM
• Saturday 10:00AM - 12:00PM

One class ($55.00 per month)
All classes ($100 per month)

For full time students:
All classes ($55.00 per month)

Cuong Nguyen,
Boston Eishin-ryu Iaido