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Iaido is the art of reacting to a surprise attack by counter attacking with a sword. An in-depth reading of the Japanese characters for iaido is: I = being, AI = harmony, DO = way. "The way of harmonizing oneself in action." The Iaidoka (a practitioner of iaido) wields a sword: not to control the opponent, but to control himself. Iaido is mostly performed solo as a series of Waza. The Iaidoka executes various techniques against single or multiple imaginary opponents. Each Waza begins and ends with the sword sheathed. In addition to sword technique, practitioners require imagination and concentration in order to maintain the feeling of a real fight and to keep the Kata fresh. In order to properly perform the waza, Iaidoka also learn posture and movement, grip, and swing. Iaido is never practiced in a free-sparring manner.
Iaidoka practice to prepare for a surprise attack, where an immediate, efficient solution to the problem of aggression is necessary. Therefore, the technique is highly refined. Every unnecessary movement is cut away. Technique is simple and direct. The training method is aimed towards development of the practitioner’s every mental and physical resources. Iaido is an authentic martial art that proved its martial values in a time of constant battle and warfare, that was preserved and passed on directly from teacher to student over generations in an unbroken lineage for 450 years. Iaidoka developed the mind towards an ultimately peaceful, harmonious, and active state ready to react and deal with any life situation.
Iaido by Dancing with Fire May 13, 2011
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Isidora is the best person you will ever meet. She is so hot and beautiful and loyal af . She is usually attracted to people that start with A,S,D. You want her to be your best friend cuz she is so funny I will always watch your back even if she’s so short oops. She is the shortest but the meanest friend in the group she can beat you up if she wants to. If she likes you she is very clingy witch some people find cute and some find it annoying. She is smart when she wants to like REALLY smart. She is a simp and she catches feeling really fast. She is the hottest, funniest , most beautiful, smart person that you would wish to have
Friend 1: Omg I heard Isidora likes you

Friend 2: omg really ?!
Friend 1: You’re so lucky man
Friend 2: yeah I know she is amazing
Isidora by Liljagakajba May 31, 2020
gorgeous female. wanted by so many men, you are lucky is she gives you any attention. very, incredibly smart and competent. very charming.
did you get a good mark on the test? thats such an isidora move!
isidora by ohhuulloo November 29, 2011
She is a friendly person that is always good to be around can be very funny and playful likes rock music and is really good at basketball and volleyball, she likes talking about “shower thoughts” and having deep conversations, when she grows up she wants to become a “forensic psychologist” and can dance really well, she is also very hard working, loving and caring, a huge procrastinator and insult you in every friendly way possible (as a joke) especially if your name is SETH!!!! (She is also mean to other people but she knows when to stop before hurting someone). But over all just a great person to hang around. Good friend, she is really the best person you could ever know, and once you get to know her, you will find her very interesting and many even in most cases attractive. So if you know an Isidora, keep the friendship going and never forget her.
Friend: hey is that isidora?
Me: yeah she is the nicest person I know, I really like her...

Friend: SIMP!
Isidora by iiiob htes 5 November 1, 2021

Iridocyclitis 

Used to describe a process to fix your eyesight, never used in the world of medicine only used in Spelling Bee's to trip up little brown kids with glasses
Announcer: Pronounce Iridocyclitis

Brown kid: Could you please use it in a sentence please
Announcer: Yo, your Hoe so ugly I had to get Iridocyclitis
wow you are such a good singer!
thanks my name is isidora
Isidora by iiiob htes 5 November 1, 2021
1) A term created by the band Group X
2) Moron; bungling retard
3) Worse than a normal idiot
You are an ididoth if you think that 'ididoth' means that you are smart.

Quit being such a billyfied fagmouth nance, you ididoth.
ididoth by pizzozo October 28, 2004
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I hit a real purple patch.

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It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

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Coyote Ugly

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The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

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3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
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Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
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