Historians continue to devate on its true origins, though one of the most plausible theories is that iaido originated from the phrase " Tsune ni ite, kyū ni awasu," which translates into "being constantly prepared, and able to meet the opposition immediately." The first part of the word (iai) focuses on the psychological state of awareness, while the second part (do) emphasizes the ability to draw the sword in response to a potential attack. The term "iaido," however, didn't appear until the early 1930s. By encouraging and practicing iaido, samurai warriors improved their state of awareness while improving their ability to defend and counter against attacks. If a samurai warrior let his guard down, he would be more vulnerable to attack.
Since the early days of feudal Japan, samurai warriors have placed an emphasis on maintaining a high state of awareness at all times.
In traditional Japanese martial arts, iadio is the practice of being fully aware of your surroundings while also being able to quickly draw your sword in response to an impending attack.
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