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I cannot sit in a kneeling position because of an existing medical problem, joint replacement and/or injury. Can I still practice Iaido?

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I cannot sit in a kneeling position because of an existing medical problem, joint replacement and/or injury. Can I still practice Iaido?

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Yes, you can still practice Iaido. There are several standing forms in the school of Iaido we practice and there are also some standing forms that can be practised, which are equivalent to the seated forms (Seitei gata especially). The opening and closing ceremony can also be performed standing. Several of our members have problems and it is quite usual to do this standing. It is also permissible to do your grading with standing forms so long as the grading panel is informed of your problems or condition. Inform the instructor or a senior graded student of any problems.