Bokken and Aikido Tips
 
 

Bokken's for the beginners

Bokken Tsubas Or No Tsubas
Should you really get the best out of your Bokken using your Tsuba~~~
Should you use a bokken tsuba or not, I try to always use them as they have more pros than cons

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

As you have found with this site, information on bokken's are freely available on the Internet. You'll usually find most of what you are looking for on bokken's. Always remember that reading about bokken's and training with bokken's are two different things, nothing replaces proper practice in a dojo. 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.

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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. When transporting your bokken, you must do so with it fully covered, as you move it from dojo to dojo or from your home to a dojo as is in most countries It is against the law to carry an open weapon, which can be used readily. You must have a bag or a container. Nothing which allows you easy access to your bokken or Jo or tanto.

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 Some students collect Bokkens as just a display item for their home, some use them just to train with, others both, i personaly use mine for training, i do have a display rack for my swords, two Katana's one Ninja ken, these are geat for single practice in the dojo before the students arrive.

Always check your bokken's for splinter's after training as loose pieces of wood can be very dangerous to the eye your's or your opponents, always keep them clean and remove excess sweat from the(Tsuka) handle.

Train Hard Train Focused Train Safe.