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Announcing the 2010 USFBD Seminars & Shinsa
The USFBD is pleased to announce that Robert Steele Sensei and the Seiryuukan Dojo will host the 2010 Seminars and Shinsa in Minneapolis-St. Paul on Saturday, August 7, 2010.UPDATE: Info and Registration Forms Posted. Click here for more details.
Welcome to the U.S. Federation of Batto Do!
The Federation was established as a means of connecting the many varied Iai groups in North America. Our renmei is not a style, but offers a standard set of kata and tameshigiri (cutting) patterns. This allows the students of different sword styles to come together in the spirit of camaraderie and friendship for summer camps and tournaments (tai kai).
It is not our desire to change other styles, but rather to create a "common ground" on which different styles may meet.
What is Batto Do?
Batto Do, loosely translated, means the way of drawing and cutting with a sword in a single motion. This is the basic distinction between Batto Do and Kenjutsu, which are fighting techniques used after the sword is drawn. The terms Batto Do and Iai Do are almost interchangeable.
The distinction is Batto Do techniques are performed in a standing position, while traditional Iai Do techniques are performed from seiza, or the kneeling position.
To Learn More
Read our President's Statement, by Bob Elder Sensei to learn about his vision of the Federation. This website also offers information about joining the Federation and the benefits of membership, and articles written by our members.
Events
2010 USFBD Seminars & Shinsa
2011 Orlando Tai Kai