1/10/2024 0 Comments Odd looking iaido stance![]() What seems more obvious now though, as explained by Ishido Sensei, is the importance to develop one's toho that knowing and running through the shape of the kata is not enough one has to gradually develop the fundamental cutting parts. sogiri which have very little logical application as a scenario but instead are for developing one's toho or sword skills. He has often used this term before to describe the objective of certain kata e.g. The way Ishido Sensei uses it though is more along the lines of efficient and effective use of the sword. This is also often translated into swordsmanship or sword methodology. The thing which hit me strongest in this period is Sensei's use of the word "toho". Having to translate it also puts it into a kind of English file format which I hope will remain in fairly good shape for reloading later. ![]() Having three other friends with me for this trip meant I had to do quite a bit of translation but anything that prompts Ishido Sensei to speak more is a good thing. While enjoying my two week training stay in Japan, I thought I would put finger to keyboard and present a brief review of the many things I have learned from Ishido Sensei during this stay.
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