Battōjutsu
Battōjutsu ( Japanese 抜 刀 術 , sword drawing technique ( s) ' ), also Iaijutsu ( 居 合 術 ) or Iai ( 居 合 ) for short , is a Japanese martial art with the katana . The special focus is on short techniques directly after or during the pulling out of the vagina or saya .
Differentiation from other martial arts
Battōjutsu is distinguished from Iaidō or Battōdō by the addition -jutsu . In contrast to both, -jutsu emphasizes the practical techniques rather than the mental and spiritual elements. However, this can be different in individual schools. The differences between Battojutsu and Kendo are much greater than with Iaido: The structure of Battojutsu is not tied to sporting rules; tournaments or sporting competitions are held only in individual aspects, if at all. Kenjutsu is roughly differentiated from Battōjutsu in that the techniques in Kenjutsu mostly begin with the drawn weapon, in Battōjutsu already with drawing the weapon.
history
Historically, the term iai-jutsu is almost interchangeable with battojutsu. The origins of both martial arts go back to the 15th century in Japan. Even at that time, offensive and defensive sword drawing techniques were being taught and used in some schools.
Legend has it that Iai-jutsu was specially developed by Hayashizaki Jinsuke in the 17th century, as he was looking for a way to avenge his father. In search of effective techniques to surprise an opponent even in an open encounter with the sword not yet drawn, he put together a few techniques. According to legend, this really enabled him to avenge his father.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Wolfgang Ettig: sword fighting training. SENSEI Verlag, Kernen 1991, ISBN 3-932576-37-3 , p. 86
literature
- Wolfgang Ettig: sword fighting training. SENSEI Verlag, Kernen 1991, ISBN 3-932576-37-3 .
- Nora Wolff: Colorful dog. Cursed Verlag, 2012, ISBN 3-958235085 .
- John Maki Evans: Kurikara - The Sword and the Serpent. Blue Snake Book, Berkley 2010, ISBN 978-1-58394-244-4 .