Hokushin Shinoh Ryu Iai-Do

TRAINING EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORM
Students are not expected to buy the full Iai-Do uniform on their first night of training but an obi is an essential piece of equipment.

Uniform:

- Iai-Do Dogi (top)
- Obi (Iai-Do belt)
- Hakama (Blue or Black for men, White for women)
- Iai-to (practice sword) *
- Tabi (Japanese socks) optional

* Note: Swords may be hired at the dojo

Use of Personal Swords
Students must present their personal swords to the Head Instructor for inspection and approval before using it in the dojo. If the sword is determined as being unsafe, it must not be used.

Use of Live Swords
Students are not to use "live" swords in the dojo without permission from the Head Instructor.

This information is provided courtesy of Goho Wonho Chong,
Suseki Shihan, Hokushin Shinoh Ryu Heiho Iaido of Nagoya, Japan.

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