The Weapons of Aikido
This weekend focuses on the basic movement principles involved in working with the three classical weapons of Aikido: The knife (Tantō), the staff (Jō), and the sword (Bokken).
In Aikido training, unarmed practice takes centre stage. At the same time, posture, timing, and distance in Aikido are fundamentally shaped by the handling of sword, staff, and knife. These connections are therefore also explicitly tested in Dan examinations.
At this seminar, we will practice the basic forms of taking the weapons out of the opponent’s hand, and also look into their relationship to unarmed techniques.
The seminar is open to students from 4th Kyu onwards. For those working towards a Dan examination, regular weapons training from 2nd Kyu is advisable.
TIMES
Saturday:
12:00–2:00 p.m.: Aiki-Jo, Jo-Dori, and Jo-Nage
Break with snacks in the dojo.
3:30–5:30 p.m.: Tanto-dori
Sunday:
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: Aiki-Ken and Tachi-Dori
COURSE LOCATION:
Aikido Dojo am Gleisdreieck
Tempelhofer Ufer 36, Ground Floor, 2nd Courtyard
COSTS:
Total: €60
Per training session: €25