About Us
Weapons Arts
Weapons arts and bare-handed arts are inextricably related, both in principle, and in physical expression. In particular, the way of the sword is central to our understanding of Ki-Aikido. We can use bokken (wooden sword), jo (wooden staff), tanto (wooden knife), to refine and deepen coordination of mind and body. Advanced students may move on to study metal swords with our Chief Instructor. Training includes kata, solo, paired and group exercises, and disarming techniques. Weapons training is dynamic exercise, and helps to develop perception, awareness, and a vibrant body and mind.
Video Clip: KASHIWAYA SENSEI performs Jo Gi #1.
Video Clip: KASHIWAYA SENSEI performs Jo Dori and Jo Nage arts.
Video Clip: KASHIWAYA SENSEI performs tameshigiri with shinken (live blade).
Video Clip: KASHIWAYA SENSEI performs tameshigiri with naginata.
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