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See Iaido and Jodo in Martial Arts Toolkit
Real screens from Stonebridge Iaido and Jodo, an example Iaido and Jodo dojo: its technique library and grading syllabus on a computer, and the Combo Builder on a phone.
Screenshots use example data.
About the art
What are Iaido and Jodo?
Iaido is the art of drawing the Japanese sword and cutting in a single movement, then clearing the blade and returning it to the scabbard. It is practised alone, through set forms against an imagined opponent, with a blunt practice sword (iaito), and every form begins and ends with formal etiquette.
Jodo is the art of the four-foot staff, the jo, used against a partner holding a wooden sword. In the UK both are graded by the British Kendo Association through kyu and dan grades, and most clubs learn the twelve standard iaido forms (Seitei Iai) and the twelve standard jodo forms (Seitei Jodo).
- Origin
- Japan
- Known for
- Drawing the sword in one movement
- Technique names
- Japanese and English names
- Grades
- Beginner to 3rd Dan
How we work with Iaido and Jodo
Built for the way Iaido and Jodo are taught
The Iaido and Jodo technique library and a starter grading ladder are ready when you create your dojo, and you can change any of it to match your syllabus.
The standard forms, ready to use
All twelve Seitei Iai and twelve Seitei Jodo forms for syllabuses and lesson plans, with the draws, cuts, thrusts and jo strikes they are made of.
Sword or jo in the Combo Builder
Choose the sword and each combination follows the shape of a form: free the blade, draw and cut, clear it and resheathe. Choose the jo for strikes, thrusts and parries against the sword.
Kyu and dan gradings
Start from the British Kendo Association kyu and dan grades, with the minimum time between dan grades already set, and record each student's progress.
From the Iaido and Jodo library
- Horizontal Draw-Cut (Nukitsuke)
- Vertical Downward Cut (Kirioroshi)
- Resheathing (Noto)
- Receiving Deflection (Ukenagashi)
- Jo Forward-Grip Strike (Honte Uchi)
- Jo Winding Drop (Maki Otoshi)
Kata ready to use
- Seitei Iai Ipponme: Mae
- Seitei Iai Nihonme: Ushiro
- Seitei Iai Sanbonme: Ukenagashi
- Seitei Iai Yonhonme: Tsuka-ate
- Seitei Iai Gohonme: Kesagiri
- Seitei Iai Ropponme: Morotezuki
- Seitei Iai Nanahonme: Sanpogiri
- Seitei Iai Happonme: Ganmenate
And 16 more, plus any you add yourself.
Running the dojo
Everything else your dojo needs
Registers, gradings, payments and the student portal all use the same student record, so nothing has to be copied between spreadsheets.
Registers and attendance
Take the register on a phone or tablet in seconds and spot students who have stopped coming.
Grading readiness
Attendance, time in grade and assessments come together, so you can see who is ready for the next grading.
Memberships and payments
Set up memberships and take payments through Stripe, with a clear view of who has paid.
Classes and timetable
Recurring classes and one-off sessions in one timetable, with RSVP and check-in links for families and text messages for reminders and cancellations.
Student and parent portal
Students and parents see grades, upcoming classes, assigned training and what to work on next.
Lesson plans and training plans
Plan classes from the technique library, assess students and give each one training to practise at home.
Try it with your own dojo
Less time on administration.
More time to teach Iaido and Jodo.
Create your dojo free and explore it with your own classes, or book a demo and we will show you around.
Questions
Iaido and Jodo dojos often ask
Our club teaches iaido and jodo on different nights. Can we keep them apart?
Yes. Run a class and a syllabus for each, and choose the sword or the jo in the Combo Builder so each combination belongs to one art.
Do you cover our koryu forms?
The library covers the standard forms graded by the British Kendo Association. Add your school's koryu forms and techniques as custom techniques and they work everywhere the built-in ones do.
Can we use our own syllabus and grades?
Yes. The starter ladder is only a starting point. Rename grades, change colours, add your own requirements and set the lessons and time each grade needs.
Can one club teach more than one martial art?
Yes. Choose a main martial art when you create your club and add others in the club settings. Each keeps its own technique library.
Can you move our students across from our current system?
Yes. Import students from a spreadsheet and check every row before it is saved, or send us your records and we will move them across for you free of charge.
How much does it cost?
Small clubs can use the Free plan with no card required. Paid plans add capacity and features as your club grows.