MATCHA: Way of the Sword

MATCHA: Way of the Sword
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
http://www.asianart.org/matcha.htm

The latest installment of the 2009 MATCHA series features demonstrations by master swordsman Seigen Esaka Sensei and his students. Hailing from the sword techniques of Japanese samurai, Iaido (ee-ay-doe) is a martial art from battle and warfare preserved for 450 years. The iaidoka (practitioner) wields a sword not to control the opponent but himself. His mind is peaceful, harmonious, and active, ready to react. MATCHA is honored to present a rare appearance of Esaka Sensei, one of Japan's finest iaidoka with a prestigious background of impressive achievements. He will give a talk on this martial art. Drop in on a movement workshop, watch a riveting demo, or cool down with an art activity, docent chat on Lords of the Samurai, or by the DJ booth.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• martial arts
• asia
• japan
• iaido
• esaka
• san francisco
• museum program
• cultural demonstrations
• samurai
• swords

[kendro101]

in your past life 600 years ago in japan u said the same thing.

[DonRubinjo]

iaido is like good medicine!

[redkop]

wonderful video,can anyone enlighten me on the music played over the demonstration

[henjokongo]

I miss doing Iaido.. :(

[omega0404]

Seigen Esaka, Hanshi 10th Dan truly a great man

[TheNothingIsAll]

simply beautiful