In Aikido, bokken practice is for the art of living, not the science of killing. Aikiken differs from Kenjutsu in that it is not intended for battlefield application. Bokken practice is a method of experiencing and refining key concepts such as posture, extension without tension, linking hands and hips, blending with attacks, and ultimately being able to apply techniques successfully even against resistance.
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