THE CANADIAN KENDO FEDERATION

Iaido Section Rules and Regulations

CKF Iaido Regulations Practice time: The CKF and FIK time requirements are given as years between gradings. Students should understand that this assumes a minimum of three hours of practice per week. Furthermore, all students are required to meet their instructor's individual requirements and obtain his/her permission before grading. Shinken: All CKF iaido students are encouraged to begin practicing with a sharp sword after 4 dan. An approved shinken will be required for 5dan gradings and above beginning in 2012.

All Japan Kendo Federation Seitei Iaido 1. Mae 2. Ushiro 3. Uke Nagashi 4. Tsuka Ate 5. Kesa Giri 6. Morote Zuki 7. Sanpo Giri 8. Ganmen Ate 9. Soete Zuke 10. Shiho Giri 11. So Giri 12. Nuki Uchi

CKF grading requirements and forms Iaido Judging Guidelines Iaido Shiai Guidelines (pdf) Thanks to JCCC for putting this booklet together

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