Iaido Japanese Swordsmanship Fundamentals Seminar
- Abel Villacorta
- Aug 2
- 2 min read
Join us for a 2-hour introduction to Japanese swordsmanship at One Dojo.
This seminar is designed to build strong foundations, both physical and mental, for your Iaido practice and your daily life — movement, presence, and the core cutting patterns of Iaido.
Iaido Japanese Swordsmanship Fundamentals Seminar
No experience required!
Saturday, 19 September 2026 2:00 – 4:00 pm @ One Dojo
$25 until Friday, 21 August 2026
$35 thereafter
What Youll Experience
As the fall season arrives again, here’s your chance to start something for yourself. This Iaido Japanese Swordsmanship Fundamentals Seminar is built for total beginners: two hours split into a calm, grounded first half and a hands-on second half, taught as one continuous arc rather than a lecture.
Hour One
Foundations Without the Blade
Movement quality, flexibility, posture, and awareness — guided warm-ups, footwork, seated transitions, and stance training.
Hour Two
Drawing the Blade
Proper sword handling, fundamental suburi, partner drills, and the core cutting patterns of Iaido.
This 2-hour afternoon workshop begins without swords, emphasizing movement quality, flexibility, posture, and awareness. Through guided warm-ups, sliding-foot walking, seiza transitions, and stance work, participants will develop the body mechanics that make Iai efficient, grounded, and sustainable.
In the second hour, we introduce the sword. Participants will learn proper handling, fundamental suburi, partner drills, and the core cutting patterns of Iaido.
The seminar concludes with a short demonstration, seated meditation, and a formal bow-out— followed by a casual tea tasting to close the afternoon.
Who This Is For
This seminar is ideal for:
Beginners looking for a clear, supportive entry point
Practitioners wanting to refine their fundamentals
Anyone interested in moving better, with or without a sword
No prior Iaido experience required
Ages 16+ preferred
Reserve Your Spot
Only 15 spots available
$25
Early Bird · through Aug 21
$35
Standard · after Aug 31
Space is intentionally limited to 15 so every participant gets hands-on attention from start to finish. Reserve your seat before Standard pricing begins on August 21, 2026.
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