Iaido Fundamentals Seminar (Japanese Swordsmanship)

About this event

Please register for the seminar [here](https://www.onedojo.org/post/iaido-japanese-sword-seminar-boulder-colorado). Early bird pricing at $25 and standard pricing at $35. This is on meetup to promote the event, but registration will have to occur through the link above. Saturday, September 19th from 2PM - 4PM at One Dojo in Boulder, CO. Dress in athletic attire, would recommend long pants (or uniform from any Japanese martial art if you have one). [30 second reel](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDdmqwUpPFg/?igsh=MXh2MTE5cXA0MHdsYw==) [90 second video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EopcUcM-NdM) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ## **Join us for a swordsmanship seminar focused on fundamentals designed to build strong foundations — both physical and mental — for your Iaido practice.** This 2-hour afternoon workshop begins without swords, emphasizing movement quality, flexibility, posture, and awareness. Through guided warm-ups, sliding-foot walking, seiza transitions, and stance work, participants will develop the body mechanics that make Iai efficient, grounded, and sustainable. In the second hour, we introduce the sword. Participants will learn proper handling, fundamental suburi, partner drills, and the core cutting patterns of Iaido. The seminar concludes with a short demonstration, seated meditation, and a formal bow-out— followed by a casual tea tasting to close the afternoon. This seminar is ideal for: • Beginners looking for a clear, supportive entry point • Practitioners wanting to refine fundamentals • Anyone interested in moving better, with or without a sword No prior Iaido experience required. 16 years of age and older preferred.