Wellington Iaidō Club

Wellington Iaidō Club Wellington Iaido Club trains Tues & Sat at 13 Vennell St, Brooklyn. Iaidō is a Japanese martial art focused on drawing and cutting with the Japanese sword.

Iaidō is a Japanese martial art focused on using the sword, drawing and cutting in a single stroke. It is practiced in prearranged movements called kata, against an imaginary opponent. Iaidō was originally practiced by Samurai for self-defence or even assassination. Over past last four hundred years these sword techniques have developed into a Dō. A way to self improvement, character building and

moving meditation while teaching effective use of the Japanese sword. Iaido is also a lot more than just drawing a sword. There are many cultural, fitness and spiritual benefits to practicing iaido such as:

* Learning some Japanese language.
* Learning Japanese History and Culture.
* Learning more about yourself by building confidence and character through your training.
* Iaido can be practiced as a form of moving meditation.
* Learning about the Japanese sword.
* Low impact fitness. The name iaidō (居合道) comes from an old Japanese saying:

Tsune ni ite, kyu ni awasu
常に居て、急に合わす。

“Constantly present, swift in response”

Training is available twice a week and led by Cam Findlay, 2nd Dan Iaidō. Beginners classes are Tuesday 6-7pm and there is a further session Saturday 3-5pm for those wanting to progress faster. To join please contact Cam via email [email protected] or phone 0212630351. The club is connected with New Zealand Kendo Federation affiliated clubs in Auckland, New Plymouth and Christchurch. You can attend regular seminars and gradings throughout the year, giving you opportunities to train with other iaidō practitioners and sensei from Japan. Our club's motto:

Yanagi ni kaze
柳 に 風。
“Flow like the willow tree in the wind”

Congrats to our students for passing recent grading exams! This was the first time we've held official NZKF gradings in ...
28/07/2025

Congrats to our students for passing recent grading exams! This was the first time we've held official NZKF gradings in Wellington.

Last weekend members of Wellington Iaidō Club attended the largest iaidō seminar held in New Zealand with Kazuhisa Kaned...
03/05/2025

Last weekend members of Wellington Iaidō Club attended the largest iaidō seminar held in New Zealand with Kazuhisa Kaneda Sensei. To say this seminar was a level up is an understatement, big thanks to everyone that attended Sensei's visit and now so much to contine to learn!

頑張って!

More pics from the grading April 2024
06/05/2024

More pics from the grading April 2024

Congrats to everyone that graded at the national seminar last weekend (27th-28th April 2024).Our member Liam passed 3rd ...
29/04/2024

Congrats to everyone that graded at the national seminar last weekend (27th-28th April 2024).

Our member Liam passed 3rd Kyu grading!

What's the relationship between Kendō and Iaidō? Check out this article from the folk at Tozando Japanese Sword Katana S...
26/10/2023

What's the relationship between Kendō and Iaidō? Check out this article from the folk at Tozando Japanese Sword Katana Shop

Iai in martial arts refers to either pulling out your sword quickly to strike your opponent from a sitting position with the sword in the sheath.

Iaidō, it's all about the little details...
22/10/2023

Iaidō, it's all about the little details...

Congrats to our members for passing gradings at the National Seminar 8th OctoberTina 3rd kyuUwe 2nd kyu
22/10/2023

Congrats to our members for passing gradings at the National Seminar 8th October

Tina 3rd kyu
Uwe 2nd kyu

17/06/2022

We'll be at the Japan Festival Wellington today from 11am - come down and learn more about iaido, kendo and naginata martial arts 🥷🥷🥷

08/08/2021
Congratulations to all our Wellington Iaidō members for passing gradings on the weekend. Cintya, Christian and Tina.　おめで...
18/04/2021

Congratulations to all our Wellington Iaidō members for passing gradings on the weekend. Cintya, Christian and Tina.　おめでとう! (^^)/

Congratulation to all the successful applicants for the Kyu grading in Iaido and Kendo Held this morning at our dojo ...Well done everyone !

Address

Vogelmorn Hall, 13 Vennell Street
Wellington

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6pm - 7pm
Saturday 3pm - 5pm

Telephone

+64212630351

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