art of sword drawing; battōjutsu
A Japanese martial art focused on drawing the sword and cutting in a single motion, closely related to iaidō. Often practiced with a katana.
See also: 居合
He is a master of battōjutsu, drawing and cutting with his sword in an instant.
抜刀術の稽古では、まず正しい構えと呼吸を学ぶ。
In battōjutsu training, you first learn the correct stance and breathing.