Iaido

A university-level history of Iaido: where it came from, who shaped it, how it is trained, and where it stands in South Africa today.

01History

Iaido — History & Origins

2 258 words · 10 min read

02Federations you can compete under

European Kendo Federation (iaido)

International body · 2024

South African Kendo Federation

South African body · 2023

Based on the international rules (FIK) — confirm with the event circular.

03Clubs & gear

Find a Iaido club near you

Opens the Martial Art Directory with clubs within 15 km of where you are. You can widen it to 30 km there.

Gear up for Iaido

Training kit and competition-legal gear from Martial Art Equipment.