On January 6, the BKA was pleased to have Sensei Dave Rathnow, a Godan in Iaido (the Japanes art of drawing the sword), perform a demonstration of Iaido katas with his katana (long sword). The posture, precision, and realism he brought to his kata practice made it easy to se the parallels between Iaido kata and karate kata. The BKA appreciates Sensei’s visit and the insights he provided to the lineage and history of Iaido.
