Takemusu Aikido Society

It was great weather and intensive practice. Techniques covered:  Aiki-ken: Aiki ken Suburi Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Zengogiri Shihogiri Suburi 1 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Happogiri Suburi 1 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Shikodachi  Aiki-jo:  Aiki-jo suburi Tsuki no bu Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki gedan gaeshi Tsuki jodan gaeshi Uchi no bu Shomen uchikomi Renzoku uchikomi Menuchi gedan gaeshi Menuchi ushirozuki Gyaku yokomen ushirozuki Katate no bu Katate gedan gaeshi Katate toma uchi Hachi no ji gaeshi Hasso no bu Hasso gaeshi uchi Hasso gaeshi tsuki Hasso gaeshi ushirozuki Hasso gaeshi ushiro uchi Hasso gaeshi ushiro barai Nagare no bu Hidari nagare gaeshi uchi Migi nagare gaeshi tsuki 20 jo suburi (from the mirrored stance) 6 jo kata 6 movements 5 movements 4 movements 13 jo kata 31 jo kata

Suburi are the basic movements included in all Aiki-ken techniques. It is essential to master suburi before learning any advanced Aiki-ken form. It is essential to do these exercises daily to feel your sword on the level of the muscle memory: Your weapon must become an extension of your hands. It is crucial to follow one important rule: Each suburi must be done with full commitments. Ten swings performed with full power and concentration will be more beneficial than hundred times performed loosely. Suburi practice improves your hips stability and as a result, improves the level of your Aikido in general.

Last week we had to cancel our class because of the heavy rain. This week weather was nice, and we had amazing training. Techniques covered: Suburi 1-7 Migi Awase Hidari Awase Go no Awase Shichi-no-Awase Kumitachi 1 Kumitachi 2 Kumitachi 3 A few last minutes were devoted to the explanation of 20 jo suburi.