Classical swordsmanship may be considered the apex of Japanese martial arts, and has directly or indirectly influenced a wide range of classical and modern bujutsu and budo.  Iaijutsu waza and kenjutsu kata demand exacting precision and refinement, requiring in turn, a tremendous degree of concentration and discipline.  Iaijutsu is swift and precise, yet graceful; its flow lending to an aesthetic quality with significant appeal. Iaijutsu and kenjutsu training train in kata that reenacts historic combative scenarios that resulted in death, creating an intensity of spirit, seriousness and focus found in few other arts. The qualities described above can result in a wide range of benefits for the committed practitioner.  They can include the development of correct posture, physical alignment and coordinated breathing through sophisticated, precise movement and the awareness of the physical body.  This can lead to the development of heightened concentration and a calm and relaxed mind, enabling a practitioner to more effectively deal with stressful situations.  These qualities may, in turn, lead to the development of confidence, dignity and compassion.