Aikido Weapons: The Way of the Sword and the Staff in Martial Arts
Our Aikido Weapons category is the go-to resource for athletes and Aikido practitioners who wish to delve deeper into the rich tradition of Japanese martial arts. Weapons training in Aikido is an essential path to improving one’s understanding of the discipline’s principles, such as distance (maai), timing, and center control (seichu).
Here you’ll find a comprehensive and professional selection of traditional wooden weapons, designed to support every stage of your training safely and effectively.
Traditional Weapons in Aikido
Explore our wide range of products, designed to meet every need along your journey:
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Jo (Staff): The jo is a wooden staff used for strikes, thrusts, blocks, and joint locks, but above all for learning how to manage space and circular movement. It is the most distinctive weapon in Aikido.
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Bokken (Wooden Sword): The bokken is a wooden sword modeled after the katana, the Japanese sword. It is used to practice sword techniques safely, focusing on proper posture, cutting techniques, and distance from the opponent.
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Tanto (Wooden Knife): The Tanto is a wooden dagger modeled after the Japanese dagger. Training with the Tanto is primarily used to practice disarming techniques and to develop awareness and reaction skills against an attack with a bladed weapon.
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