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Iaido is a traditional Japanese martial art.
As well as being the art of drawing one’s sword, iaido is also a path towards personal improvement.
Traditional Japanese martial arts give great importance to the conditions in which training and studying are practiced. Thus, the atmosphere and frame of mind that reside in iaido dojos encourage a certain discipline of both body and mind that develop mutual respect, concentration and vigilance: “Take care of ourselves, of those who surround us as well as of our environment throughout all the moments of our life...”