In early August, Yamamoto sensei 6th dan iaido and head instructor led a week-end seminar in Brisbane on Ichimon Shinkage Ryu iaido. Students not only had the opportunity to learn and practise this form of iaido kata, but also to practise tatami (mat) cutting. The seminar finished with a tatami cutting demonstration by Yamamoto sensei.
Yamamoto sense towards the end of his demonstration
Sensei addressing students at the start of the seminar
One of Yamamoto sensei’s students demonstrating iaido kata
Adjusting the tatami mate ready for cutting
One of the seminar participants having her first attempt at mat cutting…
…and a bit surprised by the outcome
Yamamoto sensei in action