Iaito and Uniform Got Delivered!
y uniform and my Iaito got delivered and I got to take them to class and learn the process for getting dressed. I think that maybe, in 10 more classes I might be able to get dressed by myself. LOL
My Iaito arrived yesterday morning and it's beautiful. I ordered an entry level Shoden iaito but I think it's possible they sent me a Chuden, or 2nd tier sword instead.
I actually ordered two and gave one to my teacher so that other students could practice a real iaito during class until theirs arrives. They were both supposed to be shuden but one is visibly nicer. One has what seems like silk tsuka-ito (handle wrapping) where the other is clearly cotton. Both are wonderful, but I think I got a great deal.
My first class in full uniform and working with a real iaito for the first time felt really nice. Obviously, still a HUGE amount to learn but it was a good feeling to do it correctly.
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