Bend the right elbow bringing the fist to the right temple. In Seiza forms Chiburui movements are remarkably large and industrious.įrom the end of Kirioroshi Stretch the right arm upwards to the right. Chiburui is the action which shakes the blood off the blade before putting it back in the Saya. However Oe Sensei always used the term Chiburui For this reason I shall use this pronunciation. Nowadays some people especially the younger generation say Chiburi. Any bad habits including this particular one should be corrected at an early stage in practice.ĬHIBURUI The original classical pronunciation is Chiburui (see note). When the right foot is placed too far to the right ones own body moves off the centre line to the right this will lead to miss cutting centre of the target. It is essential to cut through the centre line by balancing the gripping power of both hands. If there is too much power in the right hand the sword will pull to the right. Some students take Nukitsuke action holding the sword off centre. However over squeezing will be uncomfortable as the wrist joints will lock. At the same time the third and little finger must grip the Tsuka tighter. Therefore it is not so difficult to discern a natural grip.Ĭhakin Shibori is to squeeze both hands slightly inward. Fortunately in Iaido we use an oval Tsuka. Also there is no actual top bottom or side to grip. This method is often used in Kendo because the Shinai Tsuka is round. The method of gripping the Tsuka is expressed in Japanese as Chakin Shibori (wringing out a tea-towel). The gripping and squeezing control with both hands produce either a sharp or mild action depending on requirements and different situations. GRIPPING THE TSUKA The method of holding the Tsuka and movement of the sword have been outlined. In the case of the right foot accidentally having taken too large a pace forward, bring the knee forward smoothly to maintain balance.Ībove all things Iaido practitioners should be more concerned about body posture than hand technique. In other words the knee, hips, upper body and head must maintain a straight line. A straight upright posture is required to enable the Tanden to transfer power into the sword. If Tanden power is to be produced correctly, shoulder joints and arms can be moderately relaxed in Kirioroshi. Tanden power - Hara - Lower abdominal power is a physical potency that only human beings can produce with an intention to take sudden and powerful action. To use Tanden power when an explosive action is required, not only in Nukitsuke but also in Kirioroshi. One of the Iaido proverbs says Iaido techniques related to Nukitsuke are done with the Tanden and Noto is with Tanden. BODY POSTURE AT THE END OF KIRIOROSHI ACTION.
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