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2021 Bokuto

I finished making two bokuto for myself out of spotted gum.  The larger one is only intended for suburi.  I wanted it to resemble an oar, but still have the curve and balance of a sword.  I have used other … Continue reading →

March 15, 2021

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Sounds of Swords

It is an annoying convention for any sword depicted on television or movies to make a metallic schwing sound as it is drawn. Particularly irritating when it is meant to be a katana, given they have a wooden scabbard, so … Continue reading →

November 19, 2020

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Thoughts on Drawing the Sword

  When I teach a senior battojutsu class, I rarely need to draw my sword. Sometimes, I can go the whole class without unsheathing the blade even once.   Recently, it was necessary for me to take the general class. … Continue reading →

December 3, 2019

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Broken Bokuto

In a recent, advanced, sword class one of the bokuto broke. It struck me that this happens a lot less now days than it did in the olden times when we were first introduced to the practice of kiri kaeshi. … Continue reading →

September 18, 2019

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Kirikaeshi

Kirikaeshi is a regular part of sword practice. Within our School it is means of practicing set counters for set strikes in rapid succession, in a controlled manner. Recently, when teaching an advanced sword class, I introduced an exercise that … Continue reading →

June 15, 2019

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Back in my day . . . . .

Circumstances had me teach another beginners’ sword class recently, which seems to inspire one towards ranting in disbelief. My impression of relatively new students is that they lose focus very quickly. After as little as five minutes doing one form … Continue reading →

March 20, 2018

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Teaching Beginners the Sword

I love battojutsu. It is a simple, elegant art. Aiki battojutsu adds another dimension of the sublime to this. This is why I try to avoid teaching beginners at all cost. Image an exquisite sumi e piece. Just a few … Continue reading →

January 25, 2018

Categories sword, Teaching Tags Aiki, Japanese, Martial Arts, Training, Weapons

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