Japan Trip March 2018.

Japan 2018

In March 2018 BIA Chairman Paul Chadburn made the annual trip to Japan to train with Teruhisa Nanno Sensei.

British Iaido Association – Latest News.

Allan Tattersall

All members of the BIA would like to pay there respects and deepest condolences to the family of Allan Tattersall who has recently passed away. He was a good friend to the BIA and was well respected in Japan.

Japan Trip November 2011.

In November 2011 BIA Chairman Paul Chadburn made the annual trip to Japan to train with Teruhisa Nanno Sensei.

The British Iaido Association and it’s links to Iaido in Japan.

We are proud to announce that the BIA has been endorsed by Kyoshi 8th dan Teruhisa Nanno of the Guneikan Dojo in Japan and high ranking member of the ZNIR. Learn more about Nanno Sensei, his thoughts on Iaido training, the Guneikan Dojo, and the exemplary lineage he brings to the BIA.

About the British Iaido Association.

Read about why the British Iaido Association was formed, what we are about and how we view our training. Also read about the lineage of the British Iaido Association to ZNIR 22nd Soke Ikeda Takeshi Seiko Sensei and our part in a tradition stretching back over 400 years.

The structure of the British Iaido Association.

Read about how the British Iaido Association is structured

Join the BIA

British Iaido Association The BIA are now taking applications for membership. Click here to download a membership form. For more information, please contact us

Iaido Manual

Iaido Manual Buy Teruhisa Nanno Sensei’s Book “Iai–Do Japanese Sword Drawing Techniques and Spiritual Training”.
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BIA Instructors

Chairman - Paul Chadburn Read more about the British Iaido Association Chairman Paul Chadburn in this short biography.