Aikido Weapons
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Albright Sensei and Shiraki Sensei incorporate the traditional Japanese weapons of bokken sword, jo staff and tanto knife into their Aikido program. Weapons training facilities Aikido training in that each Aikido technique can be performed with or without one of these weapons and, in fact, originates from a traditional weapons move. It is a unique blend of four traditional Japanese weapons arts emphasizing practical ability and a deeper philosophical understanding of traditional and modern samurai values. This class presents the ancient art of the samurai warrior, forging a strong spirit, body and mind. It is a supplement to the open-hand Aikido class and is intended to enhance a student's Aikido training.
This class consists of basic sword and staff handling, stances and footwork, defensive blocks and offensive cuts and strikes. Students will progress from individual techniques to more advanced paired sword and staff work.
Aiki no ken is the swordsmanship in accordance with AIKIDO principles. Aikido is the way of harmony, the basic movements of which are circular in nature. This principle will teach the way to harmonize with, rather than directly confronting, an aggressive line and converts it into a circular motion that render the attackers helpless.
Albright Sensei demonstrates the 31 no jo kata
Albright Sensei and Shiraki Sensei demonstrate Musubi no Ken
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Samurai sword and jo staff are based on the following four traditional Japanese sword arts:
Aiki no Ken
Iaido
Kendo
Yagyu Shinkage Ryu
Iaido is the path to self-perfection. Iadio is the art of classical Japanese swordsmanship. It involves the techniques of drawing, cutting with and returning the Japnese sword to its scabbard. The quality of Iaido movement is graceful and relaxed, yet powerful and decisive.
Kendo means the way of the sword. Kendo is a sport-based discipline, based on the ancient Japanese art of sword fighting. The goal of Kendo is "to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the katana."
Yagyu Shinkage Ryu is one of the oldest Japnese sword fighting styles. The aim of which is not just to be of great skill at sword fighting, but to build a great spirit.
Two senior students at Castle Rock AIKIDO practice paired aikido jo kata.
Jeff Albright Sensei gives aikido weapons instruction to two of his students, Sue from Colorado Springs and James from the Denver Metro area.
Ni-dan, Miho Shiraki Sensei demonstrates an aikido weapons kata using the 50 inch jo staff.
Aikido pictures from our popular Aikido weapons jo staff class.
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