The many styles of the bokken

The many styles of the bokken

Happo giri with the bokken is a very useful and meditational exercise
To improve your bokken training. You must attend classes regularly or at least practice regularly as consistency is the key timing distance and awareness is vital to bokken training
When using a partner for training with bokken's. Make sure first of all about safety, ensure you find the correct distance and timing, never train at full speed As this is too dangerous ,work with your partner to make sure of all the angles, and again do not make full hard contact as the cheaper bokken's do shatter and splinter.Training with a partner in bokken's is a good way to enhance your reactions, but be aware of the increased possibility for accidents using a bokken, remembering these are not just for training and were actually used as weapons. Always remember that no two bokken's are the same, some bokken's are longer. Some are heavier. So when using a stranger's bokken, be prepared to adapt as your timing will be out.

Bokken's in aikido are used primarily to understand distance timing and awareness to techniques You'll gain a great workout with the bokken. It will improve your health and mobility, and even your grip, which will aid with your overall circulation
When you're finished training with your bokken. Please return it to the rack for safekeeping so can afford no one any danger or mishaps

Train Hard Train Focused Train Safe.