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Iaido 居合道
Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū
無双直伝英信流
Shoden
Translated as ‘entry-transmission’ this set of 11techniques was derived from Ōmori-ryū, and is still often referred to as “Ōmori-ryū.” Almost all of the techniques are performed from seiza, a formal kneeling position.
Chuden
Translated as ‘middle-transmission’ this set of 10 techniques was derived from techniques created by Hasegawa Eishin and is still commonly referred to as "Eishin-ryū." Almost all of the techniques are performed from tatehiza, a half-seated position.
Okuden can be translated as ‘inner transmission,’ or ‘secret transmission.’ The Okuden sets contain 21 advanced-level techniques ....Okuiai Iwaza no bu waza are performed from tatehiza. Okuiai Tachiwaza no bu waza are performed from a standing position, with the exception of the three Itamagoi waza, which start from seiza.
Tachi Uchi no Kurai is first kumitachi waza set in Eishin-ryū. The techniques are performed from a standing position.
Tsume Ai no Kurai is the second kumitachi waza set in Eishin-ryū. The techniques are performed from tatehiza and standing positions.