Iaido is performed without protective coverings of any kind. Students must strive to achieve power, precision and perfection in their form. Along the way they learn balance, grace, and control both of the body and the mind.

We study a form of Iaido commonly known as the Seitei Iai, which is established by the All Japan Kendo Federation. There are 10 established forms of Seitei Iaido which were developed during 1960's and 1970's by a panel appointed by AJKF. The original intention in creating Seitei Iai was to produce a standard that could used for gradings nationally and later internationally.

These ten forms belong to three sections. The first to third forms belong to Seiza no bu, which is performed from seiza posture. The fourth form belongs to Tatehiza no bu, which is performed from tatehiza (low-crouching posture). And the fifth to tenth forms belong to Tachi no bu, which is performed from a standing posture.

In the fall of 2000, ZNKR newly added two forms named ‘Sou giri’ and ‘Nuki uch’. So now Seitei Iai consists of twelve forms.