How Safe is Iaido?

Do you want to start iaido?

Don’t think you’re ready for a sword?

From an outsider’s perspective, iaido might seem scary. People wielding deadly sharp swords all together in one room? Sounds like one accident away from disaster, right?

In actuality, iaido is quite safe. You aren’t handed a katana on your first day. You start with a bokken – a wooden sword – to practice the basic movements. You’ll use this bokken until you and your sensei are confident that you’re ready to use a dull metal sword called an iaito. After doing well with the iaito, you can move up to a real sword. Every martial artist moves at their own pace, and there’s no shame in using the bokken or iaito longer than some of your dojomates. Iaido is about personal growth and development rather than competition.

While iaido is safe, it’s always important to remember no physical activity is completely free of risk. At JMAC, we train in a safe and systematic way to help reduce risk, and we can proudly say our dojo has never seen a serious injury!

See why iaido is for everyone on our website!

You, Yes YOU, Can Start Iaido in Ann Arbor

What will you learn when you start iaido in Ann Arbor?

Iaido will teach you precision, efficiency, attention to detail, focus, and confidence. Still unsure about iaido? JMAC holds iaido classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday. See our full schedule. Drop by a class and observe to see if it meets your expectations.

Don’t be intimidated! You won’t be locked into a contract immediately. You can take two free private lessons to try iaido out, and if you like it, you can sign up for a 2-month trial membership. You can opt out anytime within those 2 months.

Iaido is for everyone! Contact us today to begin iaido in Ann Arbor.