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Aikiken, sword against sword in an aikido manner. Exercise by aikido instructor Stefan Stenudd, 6 dan Aikikai. In my dojo, we often practice small sword manoevers from the chudan kamae guard - a bit in line with what is done in kendo. The chudan kamae needs to be explored, for a proper understanding of the Japanese sword arts. Musashi called it the field-marshal of guards. Here, I do a harai (barai), a warding off of Martin Frankovic's sword, followed up by the kote cut, to the wrist. Notice that here I am the attacker, initiating the movement, which is significantly more difficult than responding to an attack. Some speed is needed - it's all in the wrist ;) Filmed by Larry Kwolek on an aikido seminar in the Czech Republic. More on aikiken, the sword in aikido, and aikibatto, at my website: http://www.stenudd.com/aikibatto Here is my aikibatto book: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1419658786/ Here is my aikido book: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1419658794/

Category: Sports
Uploaded: May 19th, 2007 @ 4:23 pm
Author: Aikidostenudd

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