The term “Awase” in Japanese means “to blend”, “to join, or “to harmonize with.”  It’s a core principle in our art and its value cannot be understated, simply because it applies to all aspects of your life, both on and off the mat. But when it comes to our training, perhaps the one Aikido practice that develops “awase” the most, is the weapons. In the below Aikido Bokken video tutorial, I will teach you the 4 points of “awase.”

The 4 Points Of Awase In Aikido Bokken

The below video is a continuation of my series of tutorials on Aikido Bokken. Previously, we explored important points of solo practice by looking at “cutting vs. striking”, and the “lifting and striking” of the bokken.

In this Aikido bokken tutorial, you will learn 4 points that if you perfect your blending with then you’ll always be in harmony with the attacks, and any changes in the movements of your training partners.

The 4 points of “awase” in Aikido Bokken are:

1. Blending the hands
2. Blending the feet, or steps
3. Blending the speed
4. Blending the timing, or rhythm

Here is your tutorial:

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