Iaido (pronounced "ee-eye-dough") is the traditional martial art of Japanese swordsmanship.  Translated literally, Iaido means the way of meeting being.  The ultimate goal of Iaido is focus, and the ability to respond calmly and efficiently to sudden attack.

Iaido is a true budo (pronounced “boo-dough”) or martial way of life, evolved from battlefield techniques of feudal Japan into the modern system of movement and grace practiced