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Tameshigiri Survey
1.
1. What style of iai do you study?
Toyama-ryu Battodo
Nakamura-ryu Battodo
Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido
Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu Iaido
Ken Zen Ren Seitei Iaido
Mugai-ryu Iaido
Itto-ryu Kenjutsu
Yagyu Shinkage-ryu
Shinkendo
Any style of Aiki-Toho
Other (please specify)
2.
Does your sword school practice tameshigiri?
Yes
No
3.
If no, is there a specific reason?
No access to shinken
No access to appropriate cutting materials
Not allowed in the space we use
Insurance concerns
Not philosophically aligned with our practice
4.
If yes, is this approved by your ryuha or specific to your dojo?
Allowed by Ryuha
Our Dojo only
5.
How often do your students cut?
Once a week
Twice a month
Once a month
Once a quarter
Twice a year
Once a year
Once every blue moon
6.
What cuts do your students practice?
Kesa only
Kesa, Gyaku-kesa and Suihei (or yoko ichimonji)
Up to Rokudan-giri
More advanced cuts
7.
Does your dojo participate in tameshigiri competitions?
Yes
No
8.
What benefit to you find from tameshigiri?
Improves student’s technique
Gives students the opportunity to use a shinken
Gives students an impression of realism
Other (please specify)