A very beautiful Iaido demonstration:Way of the Sword (YouTube Click Here to Watch)
Held on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
http://www.asianart.org/matcha.htm
The latest installment of the 2009 MATCHA series features demonstrations by master swordsman Seigen Esaka Sensei and his students. Hailing from the sword techniques of Japanese samurai, Iaido (ee-ay-doe) is a martial art from battle and warfare preserved for 450 years. The iaidoka (practitioner) wields a sword not to control the opponent but himself. His mind is peaceful, harmonious, and active, ready to react. MATCHA is honored to present a rare appearance of Esaka Sensei, one of Japan’s finest iaidoka with a prestigious background of impressive achievements.
Tags: Aikido, Iaido, Martial Arts, PA, Philadelphia, Yoshinkan Aikido
