Weapons are an integral part of aikido and several other martial arts. This half-day, practical workshop will cover their use, care, and maintenance, and you can finish your own jō from raw material to keep. Admin Place: Aikido in Sydney dojo, Chapel Lane, Alexandria NSW 2015Time: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm, Sat 26 July 2025Cost: $65 for weapons workshop, including advice… Read more →
How to maintain your bokken, jō and tantō… For an unvarnished new weapon or one that needs serious maintenance you can start with very fine grit (P400), then work your way successively through P600 up to super fine grit (P1200). Wooden weapons are best maintained by regular sanding and oiling. A hard, smooth surface makes your weapon not only less… Read more →
When the founder of aikido passed away in 1969, sword training at the Honbu dojo in Japan ceased to exist as a part of the regular curriculum. The importance and history of sword training in the study of aikido is discussed in this article by BiIl Gleason Sensei, chief instructor at Shobu Aikido of Boston. (~1300 words) At that time sword training… Read more →