TANREN UCHI: Bokken strikes practice - 鍛錬打ち - Aikido Virtual Dojo

Today we take a look at tanren uchi (鍛錬打ち) - Drill-training/hardening striking, using the bokken. Traditionally Aikidoka's were using bundles of sticks, nowadays it's more common to use rubber tyres. Durward explains the practice and its' benefits. ____________________________ Durward Burrell - 5th Dan Aikikai Marcin Hernik - 3rd Dan Aikikai Sandra Bridel - 1st Dan Aikikai