How about starting a new life
with Samurai’s Martial Arts?
Free time after work or household chores.
You feel something missing. You want to have a life more cheerfully and healthy.
There are a lot of people who feel like this.
Iaido is one of the traditional martial arts in Japan and it brings you
to the higher stage of your life through developing your skills using a sword.
To face yourself, train your body and mind,
and seek the person you want to be
Such life with Budo makes your life richer and meaningful.
Practice Bushi (Samurai)’s skills at home.
Anytime, anywhere, everybody can learn traditional Japanese martial art.
That’s “Ouchi-de-Iaido”.
Five attractive points of
“Ouchi-de-Iaido”
01
To learn real martial arts online
The basis of learning Iaido is the training of “Kata”which is practiced by yourself.
Learning how to use your body with a sword.
You can practice without an opponent,
therefore if it’s difficult to go to “dojo” (training place), you can cultivate your skills in the same way as in dojo.
If you want, you can participate in dojo lessons.
You can choose lessons according to your schedule.
02
To acquire “Kyu” or “Dan” ( the grade )
Twice a year, we have grading tests.
If you are qualified, you can take a grading test and have
a chance to get Kyu or Dan online as in dojo.
During the lesson, you show “Embu” (demonstration) and get the suitable Kyu or Dan.
(If you pass the grading test, we will send you a certificate).
As a result, you can see your everyday effort and achievement.
You can be motivated and get the challenging mind.
*If you want to know the conditions or standard of the grading test, please ask us.
03
Suitable for refreshing
and helping with the lack of exercise
The training of “Ouchi-de-Iaido” starts from the meditation,
then warming up exercises to make one’s body flexible, basic training, swinging sword, training “kata”.
Facing the condition of your body and mind, you can wipe out the daily stresses.
To repeat “Taisabaki” (body movement) using your whole body,
you can strengthen your innermuscle.
You can improve your physical strength and make your posture beautiful.
04
You can learn Iaido both online and face to face lessons.
Shinkageryu association holds Iaido practice meetings several times a year. In these meetings, all the branches gathers. Online students would also be able to attend these practice meetings..
We have personal lessons, too. You learn skills online and also attend the face to face lessons. The lessons, it is possible to practice Kenjutsu (to practice with your opponents).
You are able to seek The Way of Sword seriously by using the body movements acquired through Iaido practice.
05
Safe and secure but authentic tools
In Ouchi-de-Iaido, we basically use practicing Iaito (sword) made of Polypropylene.
Iaito is the same structure of a real sword. So you can improve your skills as the same way of using a sword in the dojo, and moreover you don’t use a sword made of alloy, therefore you can concentrate on your training safely at home.
*In private or group lessons, it is possible to use the sword made of alloy as long as your teacher can check your training environment of your room.
Voice of students
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Ms. Lucille Jade Galvan
PhilippinesI started Iaido at Home in April 2021. As I enjoy learning new things, I found out about the course online after researching Japanese martial arts. It was quite opportune as the classes take place online which is the safer option during the time of the pandemic. I was even more delighted when the Shinkageryu-school was able to send a Wakizashi practice sword long distance to my country. I have always been inspired by a Samurai's discipline and techniques, together with the virtues they uphold. I am very impressed even more that my Sensei advocates for women learning Iaido. I really like how my fellow students are from various places around the world. I appreciate learning the parts of a sword, multiple Katas and the corrections on posture and stance. It made me focus on the smallest of details and ultimately improve in the practice overtime. I also learned how to wear a Dogi properly and remember the Japanese names of each Kata technique.
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Mr. Carson McDonald
CanadaI am a Canadian citizen from Edmonton, Alberta. After a recent trip to Japan, I had the opportunity to experience Iaido, the class was very enjoyable and left me wishing I could learn more. Unfortunately, with my shift work schedule and lack of classes in my area, it did not seem possible. Then I discovered Ouchideiaido.com and have thoroughly enjoyed the lessons ever since.
The classes include meditation, body movement, kata and practical applications of the sword. I am very impressed by the instructor's knowledge, attention to detail, and helpful feedback; it feels like an actual class in Japan with an interpreter but it’s in the convenience of my own home. Some benefits I have personally experienced since I started are stress relief, lower back pain relief, increased concentration, and a greater cultural appreciation of Japan. -
Mr. Sergio Sagnotti
ItaliaAfter years of practicing martial arts (karate), I became interested in studying Iaido. Unfortunately, there are no Japanese Iaido schools in Italy, so I decided to look directly for an original Japanese school that also offered distance learning courses. After taking the first lesson, I realized I had made the right choice. Although the lessons are distance learning, the skill of the teachers allows me to learn this martial art as if the lesson were taking place in person. What I like most is the attention to detail, passion and dedication that the teachers put into teaching this discipline, and this encouraged me to travel to Japan several times to practice Iaido live with them to perfect my technique. The lessons are organized down to the smallest detail, and this allows all participants, from beginners to more experienced people, to perfectly understand the profound essence of true Iaido."
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Mr. Calvin Fukao
JapanI live in Japan.I became interested in Iaido as a child while practicing Karate. It's been my dream to come to Japan and study the sword. At first I took lessons in person, then I started taking online courses because of the distance to the dojo. The online Ouchideaido course has been fun and beneficial for me. I have greater confidence and concentration in my daily life. My daughter often participates in online lessons,and she likes it because it's fun and interesting. When I can, I take private lessons face to face and enjoy both. I feel that Iaido has enhanced me as a person in many ways. I feel that the online lesson is convenient and comfortable to do. The face to face lessons are challenging and fun because I can actually do swordplay with an opponent. I'm very happy that I was able to achieve that goal with a wonderful teacher.We look forward to continuing our practice.
COURSE AND FEE
REGULAR CLASS
You learn iaido at regular classes. As you practice constantly on a fixed schedule,
it is easy to turn it into a habit.
Once a month
you can start easily!
Twice a month
you can learn more deeply!
- ※Currently, from 22:00 to 23:00 on the 2nd and the 4th Saturdays
PRIVATE AND GROUPE LESSON
You arrange a schedule which you like with the instructor.
You have a private lesson or a lesson with friends or family members in long distances.
The content of a class can be tailored to your needs.
Individual / Group
Feel free to ask if
there are any questions!
Try it
What is it like to practice iaido? You may wonder
“Will I be able to keep up with lessons?”.
If you feel uneasy about joining us, please try a trial lesson first!
First Trial Fee1,000YEN
IAIDO IN YOUR HOUSE
Start-up Campaign
500YEN
In a trial lesson, please prepare a fan, folding umbrella, plastic wrap core, or another
stick-shaped object about 20 to 30 cm in length. If you decide to join us after trial, you will be
asked to purchase a PP sword to be used in lessons.
Instructor Introduction
Shihomi Sueoka
Semi-Master of Shinkageryu Association
After graduating from university, she devoted herself to the martial arts and became an Semi-Master of the Shinkageryu Association at a young age.
She has been concentrated her energy on spread the material arts,such as to be a model for the cover and demonstration of the book "Women's Iaido Program"
published by PE&Sports Publishing.
Her appearance that tell you how to live as “a person you want to be” by learning the techniques handed down from the samurai era has been introduced in magazines and TV,
and has caused a great sensation.
She has also given lessons to various athletes, actors, and models, and has gained the confidence of specialists in various fields.
FAQ
I have no previous experience in martial arts.
In this lesson, you will learn Iaido according to procedure that starts with basic exercises such as calisthenics. You will also learn how to move the body peculiar to Iaido, as well as how to swing the folding fan. The instructor will explain each step in details so please don’t mind even if you have never tried martial arts or you are not good at doing sports.
How you can I pay for the lesson fee ?
Payment by credit card is accepted.We accept Visa, MasterCard and Amex.
What do you need to prepare ?
Either your laptop, smart phone, or tablet device with ZOOM app and good internet connection is required for the lesson. Since the instructor wants to check your movement, during the lesson you will need to stand far you’re your device enough so ZOOM projects your entire body clearly. Two square meters of space is enough for you to take this lesson.
What kinds of items do I need ?
In a trial lesson, please prepare a fan, folding umbrella, plastic wrap core, or another stick-shaped object about 20 to 30 cm in length. If you decide to join us after trial, you will be asked to purchase a PP sword to be used in lessons.
Do I have to prepare training clothes (Dogi) for Japanese martial arts?
Please take this lesson in comfortable clothes. If you have ever taken a lesson of another Japanese martial arts and have your own Dogi, you are of course welcome to join this lesson with wearing it! Dogi always makes you concentrated in the lesson of Japanese martial arts !
I have taken a Iaido lesson previously and have my own Japanese sword. Can I use it in this lesson?
For safety reasons, we are afraid that a Japanese sword is not allowed to be used in this lesson. However, if you are able to take our private lesson in a place spacious enough to swing your sword with no risk of hurting people around you, we would be happy to provide our lesson where you can use it. Please feel free to let me know if you would like further information regarding it.
We believe Japanese martial arts should be utilized by more and more people.
Learning Japanese martial arts does not immediately change something of you like you imagined before starting,
however; you can surely get a sense of fulfillment in the way of learning it.
It would be a first step for learning Japanese martial arts and culture while enjoying taking this lesson at home!
We hope “IAIDO IN YOUR HOUSE” will help more people to live more actively and Japanese martial arts will spread to people all over the world.
