Beginner students, advanced ideas

Students ask me from time to time what the most important thing is that they should learn. In regard to iaido, I stress that beginners spend a lot of time learning how to properly execute nukisuke and focus on footwork. Sincerely practicing these will create good habits. If you're lazy now, and do not take these simply things seriously, you'll create habits that are hard to break as you advance in your training.

Luckily, you should always have a beginner's spirit, so we practice these everyday!