Weapons and Concepts

Aikido weapons training typically involves the use of bokken (wooden sword), jo (short staff), and tanto (wooden knife). The practice of weapons techniques helps to improve the Aikido practitioner's body coordination, balance, timing and precision.

These cards show very basic movement by use of stick figures to illustrate. The basic lift and cut of the weapon requires dedicated practice and control. 

Weapons training in Aikido helps practitioners to develop a deeper understanding of Aikido principles such as ma-ai (proper distance and timing), irimi (entering and blending with an opponent's attack), and kuzushi (unbalancing an opponent).

It's important to note that Aikido weapons techniques are not about attacking with weapons but rather using them as an extension of the body to improve Aikido techniques.