Aikido

In Aikido a Bokken is a wooden version of a Samurai sword. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this weapon is used for and a history on it.

In Aikido a Wakazashi is a wooden version of a short Samurai sword. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this weapon is used for and a history on it.

In Aikido a Tonto is a wooden version of a short Samurai sword. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this weapon is used for and a history on it.

A front shomenuchi follows a rear tsuki sword strike in the Aikido sword form Ken-Gi two. Learn how to do a front shomenuchi following a rear tsuki with a katana in Aikido sword form Ken-Gi two...

A rear shomenuchi follows a tsuki sword strike in the Aikido sword form Ken-Gi two. Learn how to do a rear shomenuchi following a tsuki in Aikido sword form Ken-Gi two from a 5th degree Aikido...

A rear tsuki follows a rear shomenuchi sword strike in the Aikido sword form Ken-Gi two. Learn how to do a rear tsuki with a katana in Aikido sword form Ken-Gi two from a 5th degree Aikido black...

In aikido, a tachidori sword exercise involves taking a sword away. Practice the aikido tachidori technique with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts weapons.

An aikido kokyunage exercise involves grabbing an opponent's weapon handle and attacking. Practice the aikido kokyunage exercise with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video on...

A tenbinnage aikido exercise is done to take away an opponent's sword. Try the tenbinnage sword exercise with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts weapons.

In aikido, a kumitachi paired sword exercise involves both swords moving toward the oppponent's throats. Practice the aikido kumitachi sword exercise with tips from a third-degree black belt in...

In aikido, the second part of masubi-nokai involves drawing the sword. Practice the second part of masubi-nokai with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts weapons.

One aikido weapons warm-up includes stepping back, dropping the sword to the side and then raising it all the way up. Warm up for aikido with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video...

In aikido, the yariyaki form means forces of eight and is a powerful technique. Practice the laido sword yariyaki form with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts...

The uchi-negosh form in aikido is intended to defend against an attacker coming from an angle. Practice the laido sword uchi-negosh form with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video...

The skai komi technique in aikido is used when reacting to an attacker who has been scared off. Practice the laido sword skai komi form with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video...

The kumitachi technique in aikido refers to a paired exercise with a sword. Try the aikido kumitachi form with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts weapons.

In the first aikido step for masubi-nokai, the sword is in the back and the blade is down. Practice the first part of masubi-nokai with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video on...

An aikido saisa mai technique refers to a traditional seated position. Practice the laido sword saisa mai form with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts weapons.

The presentation stage of Aikido sword form Ken-Gi One is basically a re-sheathing of the sword. Learn how to re-sheath a katana sword from a 5th degree Aikido black belt and martial arts hall of...

Rear Tsuki is a sword striking technique in Aikido Ken-Gi one, or sword form one, that dispatches the attacker behind you. Learn the rear Tsuki strike from a 5th degree Aikido black belt and...

Tsuki is a sword striking technique in Aikido Ken-Gi one, or sword form one. Learn the Tsuki strike from a 5th degree Aikido black belt and martial arts hall of fame inductee in this free martial...

A commonly used techniques in aikido is a head strike, called a shomen uchii, that is meant to simulate an attack with a sword. At first, a the aggressiveness of a shomen uchii may appear to...