Iaido, has its origins in 16th-century feudal Japan and encompasses a diverse range of swordsmanship styles. This ancient art imparts the skills of drawing, cutting, and sheathing a Traditional Japanese sword of feudal Japan, such as a Katana. At the heart of this Iaido, lies the teaching of high-pressure situational awareness, achieved through the mastery of quickly drawing the sword in response to an impending attack or intention of attack.