Students must be 13 years of age or older to join the class.įor more information, contact OKC Iaido at or call (918) 935-8364. When the student is ready for an Iaito, the instructor will give guidance to reputable vendors of quality training equipment.
Imitation samurai swords, (MogiTou) sold for display, are generally unsafe for Iaido practice and will not be allowed in class. Also, eventually the student will need to obtain an approved Iaito (unsharpened training sword, usually aluminum). Eventually the student will need to obtain standard Iaido clothing: Keiko Gi (top), Hakama, Obi (belt). To begin the class students will need workout clothing (long pants such as sweats, and a t-shirt) and a bokken (wooden training sword). Like us on Facebook EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS Classes are led by Edward Smith Rokudan (6th Dan) Renshi (teacher). We follow the teachings of the 23rd Soke, Fukui Masato Soke, leader of the Eishin Ryu Seitokai Iaido Association and president of the Zen Nihon Iaido Renmei (ZNIR, All Japan Iaido Federation). The iaido group at Windsong is directly connected with John Ray Sensei, Hachidan (8th Dan) Hanshi (master teacher), who heads The Dojo in Denton, Texas, and through him with Tanida Sensei, Jyudan (10th Dan) Hanshi (master teacher) Menkyo Kaiden holder and kancho of the Chiba Dojo, Chiba City, Japan.
Resulting in lifelong relationships that make them feel a part of the RKC-FAMILY.Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido is one of the oldest traditional sword schools of Japan, beginning about 450 years ago. Whilst still having FUN during their time of training and socializing together.ģ). FOCUS on helping ALL their members develop good Kendo, Iaido, and/or Jodo.Ģ). The sword is drawn to defend oneself, to control or kill an enemy in the most efficient way. The characters for Iai-Do can be translated as the way of innate presence and harmonious action or the way of harmonious being. To reflect the aspirations of its founders, the RKC set forth three major objectives to be accomplished, namely to:ġ). Iaido is the art of drawing a Japanese sword from its scabbard to obtain advantage over an opponent.
The RKC has adopted the Kendo proverb of "Kō Ken Chi Ai" (交 剣 知 愛), “the desire to achieve mutual understanding and betterment of humanity through sword training”, to help guide its members on their lifelong pursuit of Kendo, Iaido and Jodo.
"RKC" stands for "Ryū Ken Chi" (written in Japanese kanji as 龍 剣 知)), and translates to "Dragon Sword Wisdom". The benefits of doing these martial arts include: Increases fitness Improves mental focus and Inspires self-development. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, the RKC DOJO (RKC) is a professional martial arts institution, offering the Japanese Martial Arts of Kendo, Iaido & Jodo.
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