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Japanese Jiujitsu is Aikido's Ancestor. Other styles of Jiujitsu are different, however the Japanese style which is the original style is a root of Aikido. Aikido was created so that you would not destroy your attacker, however jiujitsu is used in combat. The Samurai used techniques that look like Aikido, however it is just a form of Jiujitsu. What Morihei Ueshiba (the founder of Aikido) did was take techniques that he learned from Daito Ryu Jiujitsu and shortened them creating "Aikido". Aikido often talks about protecting your attacker. Ultimately you have the option to protect or destroy once you know techniques, it is up to the Aikidoka.

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Kendo refers to the relatively modern Japanese sport in which participants try to score points by striking one another with shinai or bamboo practice swords. Iaido It refers to the most widely practiced formal sword styles, usually made up primarily of solo forms, or "waza." Each form is a prearranged sequence of motions designed to simulate defense against an attack by a swordsperson. The major motions in iaido are the draw, cut, whipping the blood off the blade, and resheathing, but the hallmark of legitimate iaido is the fast, effective draw that not only gets the sword out of the scabbard, but also cuts the attacker. The two most widely practiced iaido styles are Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu and Muso Shinden Ryu.

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Where can I Learn Iaido In Bristol?

The only AUSKF dojos in this area are in Shidogakuin in Stamford, and Sei Zan Kai in Amherst, Mass. http://shidogakuin.com/dojos_ct.html Kato sensei of Shidogakuin is 8 Dan Kyoshi in Kendo, and 7 Dan Kyoshi in iaido. Teaches Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei (ZNKR All japan kendo federation) iaido (seitei), and Muso Shinden Ryu iaido. And of course, kendo. ------------- Sei Zan Kai Munson Library 1046 S. East St. Amherst, MA 01002 Th 6:30-8pm, Sa 1-3pm (Iaido) Th 8-9:30pm, Sa 3-5pm (Kendo) Contact: Thomas Hooper seizanken@yahoo.com Hooper sensei of Sei Zan Kai is 6 Dan Renshi in both Kendo and iaido. Sei Zan Kai is affiliated with Ken Zen Dojo in New York City. Hooper sensei used to be the head iaido instructor in Ken Zen before he moved to Amherst, Mass. He teaches ZNKR seitei iaido, and Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu iaido There are a couple San Shin Kai dojos but they are not affiliated to the Japanese kendo or iai federations. From what I have seen, they are not as good.


What is the difference between kendo and kumdo?

Kumdo and Kendo are virtually the same martial art with some minor differences. Generally, Kumdo is considered a Korean variant of Kendo and Korean martial artists even participate in the Kendo World Cups. It's argued wether Kumdo developed from ancient Korean swordmanship or simply imported from Japanese Kendo, but in general, both are considered one and the same.


Which martial art learns mainly weapons?

The martial art that incorporates mainly weapons is called Kobu-Jutsu or Kobudo. Generally you will learn the traditional weapons first learned and mastered by the Okinawan People. Namely being the Bo, Nunchuka, Tonfa, Sai and Kama. These were and still are traditional farming tools in some countries.


Do martial arts schools teach kendo?

Yes there are martial art schools that teach Kendo


Why do people practice Iaido?

It is the sword art, that put an end to the Samurai class of Japan, that's why.