Japanese Swordsmanship 無外流居合

Iai do (pronounced ee I doe) is a martial art of the Japanese culture using the sword. This lineage is named Mugai Ryu. It was created by Tsuji Gettan Suklemochi in 1860, the mid Edo Period. 

Circa 1728, at 79 years old, founder Tsuji study Zen Buddhism and Classical Chinese literature. He began his study in swordsmanship when he was 13 years old and Yamaguchi Ryu in Kyoto and achieved the highest level by the age of 26. He then begin to create his own style based on these classics.
 

Iai do teaches you:

• Correct Central posture
• Logical ways to move your body
• The body and mind will be disciplined
• Creates self-improvement
   

Iai do will teach you patience, awareness, precision. The sword is an extension of yourself. You will leave your ego at the door and will not need to ask any validity. A humble spirit is created.
 

Iai do can be practiced by young or old. Iai do, creates balance, and strength, and beauty of spirit. Iai do is a lifelong practice.
 

Instructor Akio Matsuura was born in 1950  in Nagoya,Japan.

His training background hails from his younger years (12 years old) practicing Kendo (Japanese bamboo fencing) with the All Japan Kendo Federation.

He  taught Kendo  in New York, Hong Kong and Germany while living  abroad .

After returning  to Tokyo  and studying Iai he  attained the level of Shidoin. 

He is supported by the main school in Tokyo.

His master is well respected and known in the Iai do lineage of Isoukai Mugai Ryu, founded by Grand Master Mitsuyoshi Sekido.
 

He teaches Mugairyu's traditional 20 forms. A private 2 hour training is $65 per training.