Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago

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In this video, I talk about some ideas for Ken Suburi training indoors. Even with limited space there are options.

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

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

In this video I cover the 1st, 5th, 6th and 7th ken suburi.

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

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.

I also cove the first two movements of happogiri.

I hope you find the video useful and as always if you have any questions leave them in the comments below. :)

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