Our style was established by the order of ARAKI SETTSU no KAMI MURASHIGE
in HYOGO prefecture in the sixteenth century.
There are thirty SUWARIWAZA (kneeling technique), thirteen TACHIWAZA (standing
technique), nine KUMITACHI (simulated technique) and more advanced technique
in our style in witch we also learn the etiquette of the SAMURAI.
Indicative of our style is strong and sharp technique combining speed and
fluency of movement. We stress the importance of imagining real fighting
especially in the unsuccessful attack, the block and the secondary response..
Our Style
It is popularly thought that IAI DO is not a killing art and mental training
is more important than the physical aspect. I agree with this and teach
my students not to fight or use their swords recklessly. But this is misunderstood
sometimes. If you can not perform very skillful technique it would not
be possible to remain calm in the face of real danger. We must learn how
to dispatch our enemies with a speed quicker than theirs.
The technique of IAI DO (the Way of IAI) must be used before you draw your sword. The sword of IAI DO is to save a life, not to take it. But once you have decided that your life is in danger you must destroy your enemy using the technique of IAI. So, I can say it is IAI JUTSU or KEN JUTSU that you have to use after your sword is drawn.
What is the difference between IAI DO and IAI JUTSU? IAI JUTSU (KEN JUTSU)
begins when the sword is drawn, but it must be controlled by IAI DO that
makes it possible to conclude the fight before swords are drawn. IAI JUTSU
is the physical part of IAI DO.
Finally, IAI DO and Japanese Swords are not dangerous. The most dangerous
thing is a human being with a Japanese Sword lacking control and self confidence.
The best way for you is to practice IAI DO, the rewards will be everlasting.
I hope you will join us.
This isn't a killing technique, but...
Hajime Risho HAYABUCHI became the 16th Headmaster of ARAKI MUNINSAI RYU
IAI DO in 1999 and the 3rd Headmaster of SHINDEN SHINSEI HAYABUCHI RYU
KENSHIBU DO in 2006. He has learnt from his grandfather, Miyuki Risho
HAYABUCHI (the 15th Headmaster) since he was four years old and is not
only practicing technique he learnt from him but also trying to develop
new technique. He thinks IAI DO is still useful in modern society to live
wisely and KENSHIBU DO will help us to make our life happily and .graceful.
Visited the United States of America and demonstrated KENBU and IAI DO
when just twelve years old as a member of the Japan Martial Arts Association,
from which time he dreamt of going abroad to teach IAI DO and KENSHIBU
DO. That dream has been realized and he has now been teaching IAI DO and
KENSHIBU DO in England and France for more than twenty years.
He won the Japan KENBU Championship twice in the competition held by NIPPON
GIN KENSHIBU FEDERATION and is judge for the competition in HYOGO prefecture,
KINKI area and the final.
Soke (Headmaster)
IAI DO is a formalized discipline of classical swordsmanship. It is not
well understood by a general public that thinks of it as 'chanbara' which
means sword fighting as in a film.
The art of IAI DO is not only to win with a sword but also to be victorious
without drawing the sword. A person well trained in IAI DO will possess
a calm and strong mind capable of imposing great pressure and influence
over his enemy before drawing his sword. There must be no fear or thought
of failure, this is the final stage of IAI DO.
What is IAI DO?
The 15th Soke
HAYABUCHI Risho
The 14th Soke
KINBUSA Kan-ichiro
