Seishin Iaido   sei = quiet, peaceful, still, calm.       Seishin Iaido       shin = spirit, mind, character.      kai = association.   Musashi said to a student "Always have a clear view of all things, from a broad, solid foundation.

SOME USEFUL LINKS

Iaido dojos

Chikushinkai, Seitei Iaido, Seitei Jodo and Tamiya Ryu Iaijutsu in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Tojinkai in West Brunswick for Seitei Iaido and Seitei Jodo.
Ballarat Kendo Club, kendo, jodo and Seitei Iaido in Ballarat.
Fudoshin Kendo, on the fringe of the Melbourne CBD in Parkville.
Melbourne Budokai, in West Melbourne for kendo, and Seitei Iaido.
Mumeishi Kendo Club for kendo in the centre of Berwick.
Nanseikan Youth Kendo Club in Brunswick. For children aged 7-14 years.
The University of Melbourne Kendo Club at The University of Melbourne in Parkville.
The Monash University Kendo Club at the Monash University in Clayton.

Federations and associations

The Australian Kendo Renmei, the national governing body for Kendo, Seitei Iaido and Seitei Jodo.
The International Kendo Federation, the world federation for Kendo, Seitei Iaido and Seitei Jodo.
New South Wales Kendo Association the state body for Kendo, Seitei Iaido and Seitei Jodo in NSW.
Queensland Kendo Renmei. The state body for Kendo, Seitei Iaido and Seitei Jodo.
Tasmanian Kendo Renmei. The state body for Kendo, Seitei Iaido and Seitei Jodo.
West Australian Kendo Renmei. The state body for Kendo, Seitei Iaido and Seitei Jodo.
Victorian Kendo Renmei, The state body for Kendo, Seitei Iaido and Seitei Jodo.

Equipment and other links

An online iaito catalogue at www.hasuji.com.au. Australian based agent for Japanese made iaito (swords for iaito practice), equipment and clothing for kendo, iaido and jodo.
Wikepedias entry for iaido .
Wikepedias entry for Seitei Iaido .
Wikepedias explanation of an iaito .
A history of Japanese sword.
A glossary of of the Japanese sword.
Kendo World
Forums, online chat forums on Kendo, Iaido, Jodo and Naginata. Check the videos on the goodies page while you are there and if you are serious - subscribe!
Kendo World, the first English language magazine for kendo, iaido, jodo and naginata.
Translation of your name into Japanese characters, and another one here.
AVI format videos of the 12 AJKF Seitei iaido kata.


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