⚔️ Weapon
Bokutō (Bokken)
The bokutō (or bokken) is a wooden sword used to study cutting lines, distancing, and timing without a live blade. It allows practitioners to explore classical sword principles in a controlled environment.
📄 Techniques
Ai Hanmi Katate Dōri – Ikkyō Omote as a Katana Draw and Control
Ai Hanmi Katate Dōri – Nikyō Ura (Shutō Zume) as a Katana Draw and Control
Closing the Distance with a Katana Against an Ōdachi
Double Wakizashi Against Katana – Kenjutsu Sparring Experiment
Dual Opponent Iai Kata with Wakizashi and Katana
Handle parry and counterattack with Ōdachi
Ike Dōri Kata – Suwari Waza Shōmen Uchi Ikkyō-like Tachi Dōri with footsweep
Ikkyō done from behind with Uke’s Bokutō as a surprise attack
Ikkyō Ura Preventing Katana Draw
Irimi with Bokutō against Ōdachi – omote & ura
Ken tai Ken – Kote Gaeshi with Ōdachi
Kendō Tsuba-zeriai Harai Tsurikomi Ashi-like Sweep
Kokyū Nage Preventing Katana Draw – Tsuka Grab with downward-to-forward drop
Lower-Body Bokutō Defense Against an Ōdachi
Sen Sen no Sen Wakizashi Throw with Bokutō Finish from Waki Kamae-like Stance
Sode Dōri – Ikkyō Omote using the Katana Handle
Sode Dōri – Ikkyō Ura using the Katana Handle
Sode Dōri – Sokumen Irimi Nage as a Katana Draw/Cut
Staff-Like Use of the Ōdachi via Half-Sword Grip
Suwari Waza Iai Kata – Wakizashi Against Katana
Suwari Waza Iai Kata – Variation of Ike Dōri Kata with Wakizashi Against Katana
Tachi Dōri – Irimi Nage – Morihei Ueshiba Sen Sen no Sen Direct Variation
Tachi Dōri – Katate Dōri Kubishime – Tantō Blade Threat Instead of Lapel Choke Variation
Tachi Dōri – Kokyū Nage – Tantō Wrist Control Entry and Downward Strike Finish Variation
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