Aiki Toho Iaido

Background

Philosophy

Aiki Toho Iaido has been described as "Iaido using the sword methodology of harmony with energy”. It is intended to teach the relationships between the sword and unarmed techniques of aikido.

Personalities

History

Techniques

The 15 Toho of Nishio Sensei

As listed by Philip Greenwood as Aiki Toho Iaido Basic Forms

Shohatto [Maigiri] (初発刀

Beginning sword. This kata has no direct aikido relationship

Ukenagashi (受け流し)

Flowing block. Aihamni ikkyo omote.

Ushirogiri (後ろ切り)

Rear cut

Zengogiri (前後切り)

Front and rear cut

Sayugiri (左右切り)

right and left cut

Tsukaosae (柄押え)

Handle control

Tekubiosae (手首押え)

Wrist control

Kawashitsuki (かわし突き)

Evade thrust

Tsukekomi (付け込み)

Exploit

Tsume (詰め)

Packing or stuffing

Sanpogiri (三方)

Three direction cut

Shihogiri (四方)

Four direction cut

Nukiawaza (抜き合わせ)

Matching draw

Todome (とどめ)

Finishing blow

[Tomoe] Suemonogiri (据物)

Ending test cut. This kata has no direct aikido relationship

Additional Level 1 Techniques

Ukenagashi Ura

Ushirogiri

Zengogiri Ura

Kawashi Tsuki

https://nishikazeaikido.vhx.tv/videos/kawashi-tsuki-ah-sankyo-ura-toho-8-l1

Tsuka osae

Tekubi osae

Tsume

Sanpogiri hidari

Todome

https://nishikazeaikido.vhx.tv/videos/todome-gyakuhanmi-yonkyo-l1

Additional Level 2 Techniques

ikkyu omote

Grading and Testing

As set out by Philip Greenwood Sensei here

References