Summer Seminar 2008 Grading Questions

Shodan-Nidan Applicants

1. Explain the importance of the use of Metsuke in the practise of Iaido.
2. Explain the term Ki Ken Tai Ichi and its importance.
3. What does Enzen no Metsuke mean.
4. Give at least 5 safety checks you should undertake before practise.
5. Name the Kata forms of the first level of your respective Koryu Ha.

Sandan – Yondan Applicants

1. Explain the relationship between Iaido and Kendo and its importance.
2. Describe the meaning of Mushin.
3. Supply a drawing of a Nihon - To without any furniture and name 10 parts

Godan – Applicants

1. Describe the meaning of the word Fudoshin
2. Explain fully the term Shu Ha Ri
3. Explain your understanding of these two terms:-
Katsujin-Ken & Satsujin-Ken