Iai Waza

英信流の居合技

Some concepts of ma (timing) to think of when you practice these waza (techniques).

Sen no Sen

Attack before or just as enemey begins their attack.

Sen

Interrupt an attack with your own.

Go no Sen

Attack as you avoid the enemy's cut.

Mae

Sen no Sen

You sense intent from your enemy, and take initiative.

Migi

Sen no Sen

Sit facing right of shinzen,

cut the enemy to your left.

Hidari

Sen no Sen

Sit facing left, and turn to cut enemy on the right.

Ushiro

Sen no Sen

A disadvantageous position. Enemy is behind.

Yaegaki

Sen no Sen

Cut and pursue enemy, then block their final attack.

Ukenagashi

Sen

Receive enemy's cut with your sword, then return to cut them.

Kaishaku

Coup d'grace

Assist your peer and wish them peace at their final moment.

Tsukekomi

Go no Sen

Lure your enemy, evade their attack and finish them.

Tsukikage

Sen

Interrupt enemy's attact with a cut to their triceps.

Oikaze

Sen no Sen

Pursue enemy, cut them as they attempt to face you.

Nukiuchi

Sen no Sen

Interrupt a potential cut and strike down.