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The Aiki-Ken developed by Morihei Ueshiba (O'Sensei) is a method of using Japanese sword techniques to teach the principles of Aikido.

The 7 basic sword movements which form part of the Iwama Ryu syllabus were developed by Morihiro Saito for solo practice with a bokken (wooden sword).

1. Ichi-No-Suburi
Raise and cut downward.

2. Ni-No-Suburi
Raise and step back with the tip high, then step forward with a cut downward.

3. San-No-Suburi
Raise and step back with the tip low, then step forward and cut downward.

4. Yon-No-Suburi
Raise and step forward with a downward cut.

5. Go-No-Suburi
Guard and step forward off line with a downward cut.

6. Roku-No-Suburi
Guard and step forward off line with a downward cut, then shuffle forward and thrust.

7. Shichi-No-Suburi
Guard and step forward off line with a downward cut, then step forward with a thrust.

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