1. grade of 5
Shoden (Beginning Transmission)
Typical gap since previous grade: 12 monthsestimate
Basic Kamae stances, rapid Nukiuchi sword drawing from Seiza, and core kata.
Requirements for this grade
We do not yet have documented requirements for this grade. They will be added once the relevant organisation’s syllabus is available.
Foundational Iaijutsu koryu school created by Hayashizaki Jinsuke in 16th century.