Macedonian Kendo Iaido federation

Iaido is a Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard. While new students of iaido may start learning with a wooden sword (bokken) depending on the teaching style of a particular instructor, many of those who study iaido use an unsharpened sword (iaito). Advanced practitioners of iaido use a sharpened metal sword (shinken).

Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Iaido was developed in the 1960s and 70s by an appointed panel of the All Japan Kendo Association (ZNKR or AJKA). The original intention was to produce a standard that could be used for gradings nationally and internationally. The idea was to provide a common foundation as a way to unite the various traditional schools of iaido or koryu and to expand the scope of the ZNKR.

The Purpose of Practicing Kendo

The purpose of practicing Kendo is: "To mold the mind and body, To cultivate a vigorous spirit, And through correct and rigid training, To strive for improvement in the art of Kendo, To hold in esteem human courtesy and honor, To associate with others with sincerity, And to forever pursue the cultivation of oneself. This will make one be able: To love his/her country and society, To contribute to the development of culture and to promote peace and prosperity among all peoples."

(This Concept of Kendo was established by All Japan Kendo Federation in 1975.)

Iai is often translated as the art of drawing the sword, this coming from the fact that the art’s distinguishing feature is the act of unsheathing the sword becoming a strike. The word iai comes from the expression ”Tsune ni itte kyuu ni awasu”, roughly translated, ”Be prepared for any situation!” or instant awareness ...

Iaido is a Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard.

Open Kendo & Iaido Seminar 2009

With a great pleasure, we would like to inform you that in the period from 14 - 18 May, 2009, Macedonian Kendo - Iaido Federation (MKIF) organized First Open Kendo and Iaido Seminar lead by Takakazu Ishii Sensei from Ibaraki-Ken, Toride-si.

SAKURA 2009 - Cherry Blossom Festival

Traditionaly, MKIF together with Center for Japanese martial arts and spiritual culture “SAMURAI Dojo” - Skopje, organize SAKURA - celebration for Cherry Blossom, on 25.04.2009 at 11h, in the Skopje central square.
You are all linvited to join this event and celebrate the Day of Cherry Blossom.

Macedonian Open Kendo & Iaido SEMINAR
15-17 May, 2009

With a great honor, Macedonian Kendo – Iaido Federation would like to invite all kendoka to the Macedonian Open Kendo & Iaido Seminar that will be held in Skopje, capital of Republic of Macedonia, in the period of 15-17 May, 2009.

The leader of the Seminar will be Takakazu Ishii Sensei, Kendo Kyoshi 7 Dan, Iaido Renshi 7 Dan.