Course Two: 
The Complete Bokken Suburi & Awase Practices

Join Aikido Sensei Miles Kessler as he teaches you the suburi and awase practices of the Aikido Bokken.

5 Modules | 30+ Instructional Video | A Lifetime Of Learning

Here's what you'll learn in this course:

Module One: Introduction To Basic Suburi

• Everything you need to master the basic suburi forms

• The purpose and necessity of bokken suburi.

• The proper speed and rhythm for bokken suburi practice.

• The benefit that bokken suburi has on your partner practices.

Module Two: Advanced Suburi: Directional Cuts

• Six basic and advanced directional cutting practices.

• Basic and advanced footwork for turning in multiple directions.

• The proper bokken lifting techniques in the different directional cutting forms.

• Advanced applications of directional cutting forms.

Module Three: The Basics Of "Awase" - Blending

• The two types of blending forms in the awase practice.

• The key points of blending for all the awase forms.

• The 4 key points for "no contact awase" practices.

• The 5 key points of "contact awase" practices.

Module Four: No Contact Blending Exercises

• The 8 basic "no contact awase" practices.

• The basic "no contact awase" practices with multiple targets.

• Complex application of the "no contact" awase forms.

• The basic "no contact awase" practices with multiple attackers. 

Module Five: Contact Blending Exercises

• The 2 types of receiving cuts in "contact awase".

• The basic forms of "contact awase" practices.

•  The importance of maintaining contact with partner's bokken.

• The proper parrying techniques against partner's attack.