At Seishin we practice the traditional art of Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido.

Iaido can be described as the art of the Japanese Sword and is a non-combative martial art that involves no direct physical contact or combat with other individuals. It is suitable for both men and women.

There are many styles of Iaido, most of which date back hundreds of years. The style taught here at Seishin is known as Muso Shinden Ryu.

Like most Iaido, Muso Shinden Ryu can trace its roots back to Hayashizaki Jinsuke Shigenobu (1546-1621). As a young man he went to a Shinto shrine where he spent quite some time.

According to some, he had a vision in a dream which resulted in him developing batto-techniques (techniques where one draws the sword and strikes with one motion). He called his style Shinmei Muso ryu. Later known as Shin Muso Hayashizaki Ryu.

Over the centuries, these techniques have been refined and adjusted to those we have today.

For more information please look under `About Iaido` on the left.

The Iaido practiced and taught at Seishin is traditional and not `fabricated or invented` as with some dojos.

* All members of Seishin Iaido are fully Insured and correctly Licenced to enable the legal possession of weapons required for practice