![]() ![]() There are usually only two participants, both of whom are given time to draw their weapons and take a stance before their opponent engages them. ![]() ![]() Kenjutsu combat on the other hand, is generally based an organized duel scenario. The possible scenarios are almost endless, but in almost every kata I've seen, the presumption is that the swordsman has not had adequate time to prepare themselves for battle and must react quickly to the new situation. In others, they're walking on the street when they are suddenly assaulted by an enemy combatant, so they draw their sword to quickly counter the attack. In some situations, the iaidoka is sitting peacefully in seiza when someone nearby decides to strike. Iaido generally presumes some sort of unexpected ambush or sudden attack. Therein lies the noticeable disparity between the situations iaido students train for versus what kendo students train for. In kenjutsu, combat begins after the sword is already drawn and the swordsmen have taken a kamae. In iaido, combat begins with the sword safely in its sheath. To illustrate this, look at the difference between solo iaido kata and the paired kumitachi of kenjutsu. ![]()
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