Aiki Battojutsu is the art of the Japanese sword using the principle of energy blending, (Aiki,合気). Rather than the quick draw-cut-resheathe emphasis of modern iaido styles, battojutsu has a practical battle focus, the techniques dealing with multiple as well as single attackers. The application of strategy, tactics and proper mindset are all integral components of Aiki Battojutsu.
An all-encompassing art of the sword, Battojutsu is an effective vehicle to self realisation due to the nature of the holistic personal training required to master this art. Mind, body, and spirit must act as one focused and effectual being, even in situations of immense pressure. Aiki Battojutsu trains perception, awareness, intent, ethics, personal stability, emotional endurance, focus, balance, and effectiveness.
If you can act, rather than react, whilst under pressure; you can move through the rest of life with much more poise and personal certainty.
