Iaido Ranking

The development of trainees in Iaido, demonstrated through a series of levels classified, kyu - dan exam and become, according to official control procedures under the regulations of EOKIN.

The test requirements are presented below:

Iaido Tests

6 KYU - ROKKYU

The examination is performed with bokken. There is no request for saya

. Theory Examination

  • Name and show five parts of the sword

. Practical Examination

  • Show stands KAMAE: JODAN (HIDARI & MIGI) – CHUDAN – GEDAN – HASSO – WAKI
  • Show from standing position: horizontal NUKITSUKE, KIRI OTOSHI in 3 levels (head, diaphragm, belly)
  • EMBU: SHOMEN NI REI - HAJIME NO TOREI - Ippon me Mae - OWARI NO TOREI - SHOMEN NI REI
5 KYU - GOKYU

The examination is performed with bokken. There is no request for saya

. Theory Examination

  • Name eight parts of the sword
  • Demonstrate greeting to the sword upright
  • Demonstrate delivery & receive of the sword of another
  • Explanation of substance behind the greeting of the sword

. Practical Examination

  • Show from standing position: horizontal NUKITSUKE, KIRI OTOSHI σε 3 επίπεδα (head, diaphragm, belly), KESA GIRI, ICHI MONJI GIRI, O CHIBURI, YOKO CHIBURI
  • EMBU: SHOMEN NI REI - HAJIME NO TO REI - Three KATA (Ippon me Mae and another 2 by choise) - OWARI NO TO REI - SHOMEN NI REI
4 KYU - YONKYU

(The test can be done with bokken, but requires the existence of saya for bokken)

. Theory Examination

  • Explain terms Saya Biki, Saya Banare
  • Explain term JO-HA-KYU

. Practical Examination

  • EMBU: SHOMEN NI REI - HAJIME NO TO REI - Five KATA (Ippon me Mae and another 4 by choise) - OWARI NO TO REI - SHOMEN NI REI
3 KYU - SANKYU

(The test can be done with bokken, but requires the existence of saya for bokken)

. Theory Examination

  • Explain term ZANSHIN
  • Explain term METSUKE
  • Explain kata Ippon me Mae

. Practical Examination

  • EMBU: SHOMEN NI REI - HAJIME NO TO REI - Five KATA (Ippon me Mae and another 4 by choise) - OWARI NO TO REI - SHOMEN NI REI
2 KYU - NIKYU

(Η εξέταση γίνεται με iaito. Η χρήση του sageo είναι προαιρετική)

. Theory Examination

  • Name 10 parts of iaito and saya
  • Demonstrate security control iaito
  • Explain correct TENOUCHI during a cut
  • Explain term KI KEN TAI ICHI
  • Explain of a kata (anyone but Ippon me Mae)

. Practical Examination

  • EMBU: SHOMEN NI REI - HAJIME NO TO REI - Five KATA (Ippon me Mae and another 4 by choise) - OWARI NO TO REI - SHOMEN NI REI
1 KYU - IKKYU

Advanced Iaido Tests

1 DAN - SHODAN

  • Demonstrate proper appearance, dress and manners of reiho
  • Demonstrate proper behavior of sword motion and perform the correct kata
  • Execute with precision movements nukitsuke, kiritsuke, chiburi and noto
  • Correct hasuji and datotsu, points cuts
  • Control of body and movement
Speed ​​and power are not necessarily

2 DAN - NIDAN

  • In addition to the requirements of Shodan, the existence of the necessary strength, speed and flow are considered during the execution of the movements of the sword

3 DAN - SANDAN

  • Ability to perform all the kata almost perfect technically (control body and sword, power, speed, flow, hasuji, cuts in the right places)
  • Displaying the indispensability rate - kankyu, (slowly / quickly, calmly / dynamic, pauses) in the performance of kata
  • Knowledge of all basic data on the position of virtual opponents - kasso teki, and proper distance - maai, knowledge derived from written sources and the teaching of his master test

4 DAN - YONDAN

  • Demonstrate merihari (perception of the existence of virtual opponents, kasso tekki)
  • Ability demonstration of "extension" of the spirit, kokoro, the movements of the sword when dealing with virtual opponents, kasso tekki
  • Spiritual calm gaze / metsuke, kihaku (unequivocal determination to win)
  • Harmonious union of: Ki (energy) - Ken (sword) - Tai (body), ki-ken-tai ichi
  • A smooth, flowing and controlled motion
  • Integrity in spirit, kokoro, and technical, waza

5 DAN - GODAN

  • Demonstrate merihari (perception of the existence of virtual opponents, kasso tekki)
  • Ability demonstration of "extension" of the spirit, kokoro, the movements of the sword when dealing with virtual opponents, kasso tekki
  • Spiritual calm gaze / metsuke, kihaku (unequivocal determination to win)
  • Harmonious union of: Ki (energy) - Ken (sword) - Tai (body), ki-ken-tai ichi
  • A smooth, flowing and controlled motion
  • Integrity in spirit, kokoro, and technical, waza

6 DAN - ROKUDAN

  • Examine how the examinee battling against virtual opponents (kasso tekki). Comprehensive knowledge of relevant sources
  • The technique should not be theatrical but performed under realistic conditions - is alive and present
  • Observe if all natural movements (from the top of the head to the fingertips of feet) are "lively"
  • Existence of grandeur and dignity "scent"