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Published on Nov 14, 2013 Taira Masaji Sensei explains the reasoning behind why kakie is an important exercise. Filmed during his New Zealand 2012 tour.

Once again this topic comes up. This time my federation has asked its higher grade iaido members if they would be willing to travel to grade, within the country or overseas. Some said yes, some no, some said maybe a little. The reasons were discussed a bit, with the usual range of things being discussed. … Continue reading Grading at senior levels – May 29, 2015, Kim Taylor, Renshi, CI Sei Do Kai Guelph ON, Nanadan

Group Photo - Four Martial Groups Participated!! My Students with Hino Sensei

15.5. Technique –Principle: Questions and Answers (2) Question: What is the decisive point in a match? Answer: When vital force and form come forth together, it is called “the decisive point in a match.” Question: When this happens, does it lead to a certain victory? Answer: That which cannot be won is inside one’s self. … Continue reading 20 – Moral Instruction in Budo (Itto-ryu Kenjutsu Jiri Kuden Kannen Sho, 1769) – May 13, 2015, Kim Taylor, Renshi, CI Sei Do Kai Guelph ON, Nanadan

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15.3. Proper timing in a match When both opponents face each other in a match, endless variations of movements may arise. Once the state of anticipation in the middle of an attack and attack in the middle of anticipation is actualized, [the practitioner] arrives at the unity of attack and anticipation. Maturing in technical skill, … Continue reading 17 – Moral Instruction in Budo (Itto-ryu Kenjutsu Jiri Kuden Kannen Sho, 1769) – May 5, 2015, Kim Taylor, Renshi, CI Sei Do Kai Guelph ON, Nanadan