In the below video Master Koretoshi Maruyama, Founder of Aikido Yuishinkai, gives a demonstration of one of the three major bokken katas practised in Aikido Yuishinkai  – “Free Wielding Sword” (Bokken Kata 2).  For further detail on key aspects of the kata see videos in the “Detailed Notes” below.

 

DETAILED NOTES

• Overview of kata

 

• The first four cuts

 

• Kyu and ju cuts

 

• Ju san and ju hachi cuts

 

• Ju roku cut 

 

All the best

Ian Grant
Head Instructor
Aikido Warrior Dojo