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Kenjutsu und Iaijutsu - Schwertkunst, Mushin Ryu, Beginner Level, Mushinkan Berlin, www.mushinkan.com

La compréhension de la notion de « Ki Musubi » est importante dans notre pratique. Pour mieux saisir ce terme, on peut en étudier l’étymologie

First kumitachi 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 this free video on martial arts weapons. Expert: Dr. Jeff Albright Bio: Dr. Jeff Albright holds a 3rd degree black belt in Aikido, black belts in Karate and Iaido (a.k.a. Samurai sword), and holds teaching certificates in various other marital art styles. Filmmaker: TOM KARGES

“All Aikido techniques begin with blending movements. Tai-jutsu, the ken and jo techniques all begin with blending movements. This type of movement represents the essence of Aikido. We can learn this important principle through practice of the ken. We both raise our swords above our heads, matching movements. We have the feeling of absorbing the ki of the universe and we attempt to cultivate a mushin or self-less state in the same way as in zazen seated meditation. As his strike comes, I move off to the right and counter-strike. When he tries to raise his sword to attack me, I thrust him from below by matching his movement. Then, I avoid his strike moving to the left and strike him. He steps backward to raise his sword and I match his movement, cutting him at the wrist.” – Morihiro Saito Sensei

The kumi-tachi (kumi: to unite, group; tachi: sword) refers to advanced partner practice with the sword, encompassing 5 basic forms plus variations. The kumi exercises and their variations are the respective beginnings and the in-depth study of the martial applications of the basic training exercises. Associated with these exercises are strict rules of engagement based upon traditional fighting methods developed over centuries of use and refinement in a feudal society, and because they have a great practical basis they therefore dictate many of the reasons behind the movements. There is a great collection of variations that stem from these kihon (basics), due to the variables of combat, and the creativity of instructors. Once these exercises are properly learnt through slow, controlled and relaxed training, the movements can be performed more quickly and strongly, with the timing and flow varied to enable the student to experience a wide variety of possibilities in attack and defence.

Saito Shihan demonstrating aiki-ken kumitachi kihon and henka waza

A group, most likely Fukuoka-teached, performing Shinto-ryu kenjutsu. The pair in the background are showing all 4 of the short-sword kata. The foreground pair are showing some of the long-sword kata. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSZ_KbVp4Wo

Donn Draeger and Kaminoda Tsunemori demonstrate Shinto Ryu Kenjutsu.

Taped at Kumano Hongu Taisha in Southeast Wakayama prefecture on August 20th, 2006. This is "the Shinto Ryu Kenjutsu kata from Shinto Muso ryu Jo." - Ai sui (sa) - Chibarai - Sarin - Uke nagashi - Suri komi

More clips of Tenshinsho Jigen Ryu at the 2005 Kameido Katori Jinja demonstration.