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Iaido 居合道 Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū 無双直伝英信流

Shoden

The word shoden can be 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

The word chūden can be 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.

 

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.

O

kuden The word 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. 

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