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Battodo is explained as the way of drawing and cutting with a sword in a single motion. The difference between Battodo and Kenjutsu, which are both fighting techniques, can be seen when the sword is drawn. Battodo and Iaido have nearly identical terms. There are two important training processes in Batto; one is Kata which is characterized by its distinctive appearance: a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands, and the other is cutting skill. 

The eight types of Kata have different uses, purpose and appropriate movements depending on the scenarios. These are the following:

•        Ippon Me Mea No Teki- Enemy to the front

•        Nihon Me Migi No Teki- Enemy to the right

•        Sambon Me Hidari No Teki- Enemy to the left

•        Yonhon Me Ushiro No Teki- Enemy to the rear

•        Gohon Me Chokuzen No Teki- Enemies just in front

•        Roppon Me Ushiro Mae No Teki- Enemies to rear and front

•        Nanahon Me Hidari Migi Mae No Teki- Enemies left, right, and front

•        Happon Me Itto Dodan- Single stoke execution

Tags: sword, blade, cutting, batto do, kata, katana, kenjutsu, fighting, Iaido, sharp, traditional