Battōjutsu

is an old term for iaijutsu (居合術). Battōjutsu is often used interchangeably with the terms iaijutsu and battō (抜刀).

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Martial art.image: File:Tosaha-shoden_Iaijutsu.jpg
Martial art.focus: Weaponry
Martial art.hardness: Non-competitive
Martial art.country: Japan
Martial art.parenthood: Kenjutsu ('sword craft') Tō-hō ('sword method')
Martial art.olympic: No

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is an old term for iaijutsu (居合術). Battōjutsu is often used interchangeably with the terms iaijutsu and battō (抜刀).

Generally, battōjutsu is practiced as a part of a classical ryū and is closely integrated with the tradition of kenjutsu. It is practised with a live blade (katana), often simply as solo kata. The training is for combative effectiveness, through factors such as distancing, timing and targeting. As such, battōjutsu is not intended for sport-like kendo.