, approximately "the of and ", is a
Japanese martial art associated with 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. Modern day iaidō exponents typically use a blunted metal practice sword (
iaitō) for practice, especially among beginners, while many advanced practitioners use a sharpened sword (
shinken).
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