ESTABLISHED 2001

The 15 Foundational Toho Iai Forms

A precise digital archive of the fifteen core forms. Built for Iaido practitioners seeking technical clarity, physical alignment, and structural fidelity.

TECHNICAL REFERENCE

The Kata Archive 1-5

KATA 01

Shohatto · 初発刀

No relation to specific Aikido technique, serves the purpose of training basic sword handling

Chiburi: Eishin Ryu

KATA 02

Ukenageshi · 受け流し

Aihanmi katatetori ikkyo

KATA 03

Ushirogiri · 後ろ切り

Kaiten nage

KATA 04

Zengogiri · 前後切り

Aihanmi katatetori shihonage

KATA 05

Sayugiri · 左右切り

Gyakuhanmi katatetori shihonage

TECHNICAL REFERENCE

The Kata Archive 6-10

KATA 06

Tsukaosae · 柄押え

Gyakuhanmi katatetori nikkyo

KATA 07

Tekubiosae · 手首押え

Aihanmi katatetori nikkyo

KATA 08

Kawashi tsuki · かわし突き

Tsuki sankyo

KATA 09

Tsukekomi · 付け込み

Tsuki kotegaeshi

Chiburi: Katori Ryu

KATA 10

Tsume · 詰め

Iriminage

TECHNICAL REFERENCE

The Kata Archive 11-15

KATA 11

Sanpo · 三方

Sankyo

KATA 12

Shiho · 受け流し

Aihanmi katatetori ikkyo

KATA 13

Nukiawase· 抜き合わせ

Gokyo

Chiburi: Suioryu

KATA 14

Todome · とどめ

Yonkyo

Chiburi: Eishinryu

KATA 15

Suemono · 据物

No relation to any Aikido technique. Traditionally performed to test the cutting skills of the student

METHODOLOGY

Core Mechanics

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02

03

Nukitsuke

Kiritsuke

Noto

The sword leaves the scabbard with quiet speed, the blade cutting forward in a single motion.

A decisive downward stroke utilizing the weight of the body, ending with absolute control.

The purification of the blade followed by a silent return to the scabbard.

Study Shin Toho

Continue the Study

Transition from the 2001 foundations to the modern adaptations and technical evolutions of the Shin Toho forms.