Iaido
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Iaido is a noun meaning A Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard.
Meaning
A Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard.
Example Sentences
The traditional Japanese swordsmanship, iaido, on which Forza is based, is “linear, precise — one stab and it’s over,” she says.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jodo, adiadochokinesis, ibid, adiadochokinesia, aida.
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