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Keiko and Renshuu

Keiko and Renshuu

Keiko and Renshuu are two terms that usually come out in English as “practice”. However, they are not interchangeable. In fact, they should be constantly combined. As one instructor explained, etymologically, renshuu looks like this:練習 (れんしゅう) – the…

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Aikiken and Iaido

Aikiken and Iaido

Aikidoists who practise Aikiken often become interested in the Japanese metal sword in addition to the wooden sword (“Bokken” or “Bokutoh”). There are various types of swords. The two most recognized are the “Tachi” and the “Katana”. The…

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Bokken Practice

Bokken Practice

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…

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