The Essentials of Iaido Gradings by Sugawara Hisashi Hanshi: For 1st to 3rd Dan Practitioners

In the "Essentials of Iaido Gradings" series, an Iaido Hanshi explains in detail what points should be kept in mind when taking an Iaido dan promotion examination. 

In this episode, Hisashi Sugawara, an 8th dan Iaido instructor in Kyoto, gives detailed and accurate advice to those who want to attain Shodan(1st dan) to Sandan (3rd dan) on the important points of Iaido, such as how to dress, how to draw a sword, seiza posture, how to use a sword, ukenagashi, chiburi, how to grip the handle and breathing techniques.

Instruction and commentary by Hisashi Sugawara, 8th dan

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