Aikido Technique Videos and Self Defense Training

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So... as some of you may remember I've been trying my hand at hand made white oak bokken. Well, I wanted to share an image of my latest bokken. I planed it by hand, sanded it, and finished it with tung oil. Here's an image, what do you all think?

In contrast to the video below, this is more of an XMA style kata. I personally am not a fan, and never really liked performing noto with bokken in my obi. Just my two cents.

Here's a classic video of Saito Sensei demonstrating bokken cuts. Check this one out, I think you'l enjoy it.