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Bukiwaza (weapons) Class
Aikido, as taught in its traditional form, is based on the concept of
Riai. Riai means a harmony of principles, or the connection of
principles in Aikido. These principles refer to the three elements that
make up traditional aikido as a whole: tai jutsu (body techniques), aiki
ken (sword techniques, trained with bokken or wooden sword) and aiki jo
(3/4 length staff). The principles of movement used in bukiwaza training
form the foundation on which the body techniques are based. It is
therefore of great importance for aikido practitioners to gain an
understanding of the bukiwaza techniques in order to grasp the core of
the empty handed techniques.
Bukiwaza classes will be held in Copenhagen Aiki Shuren Dojo. The
classes are open classes for all levels. If it is necessary to do
so, I will make one basic-level class and one for those with more bukiwaza experience. Space limitations will have a certain effect on our
training weapons in the dojo, but I feel it is necessary to bring
bukiwaza training into the Shuren Dojo curriculum, to create the most
well-balanced training schedule possible.
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