Mogi-to (Iaito) is acceptable, but first you will need to acquire a Gi and Hakama before you purchase your Iaito. You cannot wear Tennogui on your head, just keep it in your sleeve or the front of your Gi if you need one.īeginners can use dark track pants and dark tops, and can use a wooden sword. Regarding Tennogui (headband, like the ones used in Kendo): Traditionally, the sageo must be dark unless you are a high Dan sensei, and usually your Sageo’s colour is the same as your Tsuka’s colour, which is recommended to be dark, or black.
However, in accordance with tradition, when at a ZNIR Taikai or ZNIR Shinsa in Japan, you are not allowed to wear a Haori until you have attained the rank of Hachidan. You need to have the CIA president’s, vice president’s, or Kansayaku’s permission to wear these. When you are wearing a Haori, you have to have a black Montsuki and a Sendaihira Hakama. Starting from Godan, you may wear a black Haori. In an Enbukai, or Kyōgikai, however, mixed material Sendaihira hakama is strictly not allowed. The official material of the Sendaihira is silk, but since silk is very expensive, in a Koshukai or a Shinsakai, mixed material is also allowed, but we do not recommend it. Starting from Godan, you will be able to wear Sendaihira Hakama. Regarding Sendaihira Hakama (Striped Hakama): If anyone wishes to wear Tabi for any other special reasons (for instance, health reasons), they can wear them only after getting permission from the ZNIR Fuku Kaicho Kato Sensei, or Kansayaku Itoh Sensei. All other colours besides white are not allowed. Women, however, can wear white tabi starting from shodan. Starting from Hachidan (8 Dan), all iaidoka can wear tabi, but the colour must be white. The colour of your Montsuki or gi must be black (or white, if given permission), no other colours are allowed. You must get permission from the CIA president, vice president, or Kansayaku before you wear any Montsuki of any kind. Gi and Hakama Set black for Iaido made of 100 Tetron with tamo shirt. In the summer, a more breathable material is also acceptable. Iaido - Youll find here top quality products with a reduced price that are sold. The official material for the black Montsuki is silk however, since silk is expensive, mixed material is also allowed. In the Summer, when it’s hot, a white Montsuki is also allowed but it needs to be an opaque material (not see through). Starting from Yondan, it is acceptable to wear a black Montsuki. Certain colours have reserved meaning in Japanese culture, so it is important not to wear inappropriate colours. Appropriate practice apparel is a black Gi, or black dogi, and black hakama a white dogi is acceptable but must have long sleeves (This means the wide formal sleeves). Please make sure to tell your students and fellow practitioners about the following rules.įor shinsakai a black gi and a black hakama are required. Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.Apparel Rules for Shinsakai (testing) and all Kai, Kyōgikai (tournaments), Koshukai (seminars), and Enbukai (demonstrations)Īs with any martial art, there is acceptable attire and apparel for use during seminars and practice for Iaido. See models SH6003IGE and SH6003IGG for other Musashi Iaito blade length options.ĭue to the Bo-Hi, there wil occur a tachikaze (whoosh sound) while practicing the right swing.Īuthentically constructed Built for Martial Artists Named for one of the most renowned swordmasters in Japanese history and featuring the famous "double ring" iron tsuba, the Musashi Iaito is faithful to the original down to the famous double-ring iron tsubas. The long tang is double-pegged for security.
It features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven leather Tsuka-Ito. The Musashi Iaito provides an economical yet authentic sword for the Iaido practitioner.
See attachment at download field for correct size. Permanent Stitched Pleats for easy maintenance.
(65%Polyester, 35%Rayon) (IaiGi, Hakama, Obi) This tetron aido Gi Deluxe is a complete range of cloting and made of premium quality.Ī special offer of top quality Iaigi, Shitagi, Obi & Hakama set is perfect for Iaido, van Iaido, Naginata-do, Katori Shinto Ryu, koryu practice, shinkendo, battodo.