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| Kanji | 居合手刀 | |||
| Romaji | Iai Shutō | |||
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| Classification | Offensive | |||
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| Manga | A Composite Fire Soldier Enraged | |||
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Iai Hand-Sword (居合手刀 Iai Shutō) is a unique Third Generation fighting style used by the Fire Chiefs of the Asakusa firefighters.
Forms[]
Iai Hand-Sword: First Form[]
Iai Hand-Sword: Second Form[]
Iai Hand-Sword: Third Form[]
Iai Hand-Sword: Fourth Form[]
Iai Hand-Sword: Fifth Form[]
Iai Hand-Sword: Sixth Form[]
Iai Hand-Sword: Seventh Form[]
Trivia[]
- Iai (居合) is a modern Japanese martial art and sport that emphasizes being aware and capable of quickly drawing the sword and responding to a sudden attack.
- Shutō/Tegatana (手刀) is another martial arts term referring to the use of one's hand like a sword in striking (i.e., a "knifehand strike").
- Kata (型; 形) is a Japanese word meaning "form". It refers to detailed choreographed movement patterns practised either solo or in pairs, which are used in many traditional Japanese martial arts, including iai.