Next beginners class will begin January 7th, 2024 (4/10 spots available).
Class registration requires registration form AND payment.
Iaido is a thoughtful martial art requiring exercise, coordination, and effort, making the beginner class a great way to discover if iaido is for you. The goal of the beginner class is to teach you the basics of iaido, so that you can join the regular practice.
You will learn:
Etiquette
Basic terminology
How to hold the bokuto (wooden practice sword)
How to swing the bokuto (wooden practice sword)
Basic footwork
4 basic components of iaido kata
Introduction to Seitei kata
We hold a new beginner class once per year (January), and each class lasts approximately two months. We meet once per week (Sunday 3:30-4:30pm) at the Fulton Park Community Center (68 SW Miles St, Portland, OR 97219), and the class is currently taught by Chris Parkins, Iaido 3rd-Dan.
Cost of the course is $100, WITHOUT wooden practice sword (bokken).
OR
Cost of the course is $130, WITH practice sword (bokken).
You can register for an upcoming beginner class by completing the Beginner Registration form and making payment.
Refunds will not be offered once class has started. Refunds requested before class starts will be subject to a return processing fee.
Not January? Not to worry, we do take on beginners outside of these two sessions, but you will work individually with one or more of our students to incorporate you into the class. Please direct all inquires to Chris Parkins.