This perchance is the hardest road a swordsperson can walk. He must teach, those people that are truly qualified, The Way of The Sword. This is often a road of pain, as well as a road of blood, bruises, harshness, broken vows, fallen students and falling interest.

The true student is a rare and the benefits are few. But every now and again you stumble on a truly honorable student that holds the true essence of the sword. In them is a refuge, a long awaited peace. In all students there is a hope that you are looked up to as a respected Kaiden.

On their days of victory, you as well feel their joy. As they grow so do you. Even in the worst of students, there is a sense of knowing you will not be forgotten.

It is not a job to be a Kaiden, but it is hard work for the soul. In the end, the fee is never enough. But the pay can last a long, long time, or for others, forever.

It was wished to have a different word for sword teacher. So in a time of honor there was found a 'True Name'.

In the Western Circle of Swordfighters the word means sword teacher. It is the one who bears the right of steel and honor. This person bears the right to teach and bring in new sword students and True Students. His or her word in the arena is of the strictest council. His price for training is respect and his reward is your strength. The spirit and the sword are as one. True strength.

The rank of Kaiden is given from Kaiden to Kaiden, for all those who wish to enter. But in all that is written here there still remain the unwritten rules, the sacred ways.

In our Western Circle of Swordfighters and abroad the word Kaiden or Teacher should be given respect, if it is earned. For both student and teacher are of flesh and bone and worthy of errors and faults. Give and take, but always carry and remember the rules.

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Kaiden's Form
Kaiden's Rules