Katana no Meisho – Sword major part names

Katana no Meisho – Sword major part names

The sword we normally train with is usually referred to as the Katana or more specifically Daito ( long sword ). The shorter companion sword often worn by samurai are called the wakizashi or shoto. The blunt sword used for iaido practice is called an iaito. The most...

Passing of our leader

Mike Stanford 7th Dan Aikido Yuishinkai Chief Instructor 6 August 1937 – 11 November 2014 Sadly Michael Stanford “Aikidos’ gentleman” passed away early evening in November 2014. Mike, a man known as a leader, mentor and friend to many. There is not or ever will be...