Martial Arts: Iaido
Iaido is the art of sword drawing. The emphasis is on killing the opponent with
a strike from drawing the sword. Practiced for centuries by the Japanese
Samurai, Iaido is now practiced with specially made Iaido swords that resemble
the original Japanese Katana. These swords are not sharpened, reducing the risk
of injury to its practitioners.
Origin of Iaido: Japan
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