Inside the Upper Village Hall in Derry, the clash of bamboo swords and the focused rhythm of movement echo centuries of tradition as Kendo and Iaido — martial arts rooted in samurai swordsmanship — ...

It’s a chilly evening in Emeryville, where half-a-dozen martial arts students at a community center are practicing with katana. They kneel, jump and slash, then slowly mimic wiping blood off their ...

EVERETT The students bow as they walk into the gym, bending the top halves of their bodies in a sign of respect for their practice area. The practice of the Japanese martial arts iaido and kendo ...

Think of swords and martial arts, and the first two things that come into your mind are ‘ninja’ and samurai warriors. Iaido lessons have started in Newcastle, a martial arts form which stirs one’s ...

When it comes to martial arts, you may be familiar with karate, but have you ever heard of iaido? It is the ancient Japanese art of sword drawing and you can learn how to do it in Peterborough, Ont.

Midlands's instructors have been chosen to be part of the British squad for Iaido, the Japanese art of sword-drawing. Did you know with a Plus subscription to Express and Star you get full access to ...