Yamazaki Sensei found himself attracted by producers in Hollywood and as a result, he has served as a technical adviser, instructor, and even acted in several movies. Iai Tate Do was founded by Kiyoshi Yamazaki Sensei, a dedicated martial artist with a lifetime of experience in a number of martial arts. Based on this vision, the birth of Suio-ryu or Water Gull Sword style arose. He realized he could now use his sword in the same effortless manner. In his twentieth year of exertions he was struck with a vision of white gulls floating effortlessly and without conscious thought on water. Yoichizaemon's perseverance in both his physical and spiritual training led to his eventual enlightenment. Suio-ryu was founded by Mima Yoichizaemon Kagenobu in the early Edo period (circa 1615). Due to its formation during the tumultuous Sengoku Jidai, a time of feudal war, the school's techniques are based on the battlefield experience and revolve around finding weak points in the opponent's Armour. Kashima Shinto-ryu was founded by Tsukahara Bokuden in the late Muromachi period of Japan (circa 1530). However, Iai tate do is mainly based on the Kashima Shinto-ryu and Suio-ryu systems. This culmination includes such Koryu as Omori-ryu and Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu. It is the culmination of a number of traditional Koryu or traditional Japanese school of martial arts. Iai Tate Do literally translates as the way of mental presence coming together in the battlefield.

Because of this non-competitive aspect, and Iaido's emphasis on precise, controlled, fluid motion, it is sometimes, referred to as 'moving meditation.' The practice of Iaido is a great approach to finding an appreciation for the here and now. Iaido does not include direct competition or sparring of any kind. Iaido is the art of drawing the sword, cutting, and returning the sword to its scabbard.

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