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Question: Is it good to combine iaido training with karate training?

(Posted by: TJ on 2007-08-15 05:45:02)

I wanna start out Iaido while combining it with karate instruction. What do you people think? Also, can you tell me of a martial arts school in Santa Monica CA or Los Angeles that teaches iaido?

Posted by: IG on 2007-08-15, 14:22:51

I study Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu (Iaido) and Toyama-ryu Batto-Jutsu. These fall in the category of the bugeisha (sword practitioner) the darker side of the yin and yang. At the same time, I study Shotokan Karate-do and also consider myself a Budo-ka (martial artist) the lighter side of the arts. I love both and benefit from both. Swordsmanship now-a-days is more for cutting down the enemy within. Karate-do being a more modern martial holds true to it's title of being good self-defense. If you have the money and the time/ dedication you'll love both and will develop many skills needed to survive in these times. dojolocator.com/ will help you find a dojo nearby!

Posted by: Michael H on 2007-08-15, 05:52:00

I would learn as much as I can, It's good to mix. Jeet Kune Do is a must.

Posted by: R. Lee on 2007-08-15, 06:05:55

I see nothing wrong with it. Might help you draw your fist and lop off someone's nose if they try to sneak up on ya.

Posted by: Beatchanter on 2007-08-15, 07:18:08

Those are excellent styles to combine. The Iaddo training will improve your Mushin, which will improve you karate. Your karate will give you dexterity to improve your Iado.