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While one picture can communicate more than a thousand words, action will always communicate more than a thousand pictures. No words or pictures can express or replace action. No words or pictures in a book can teach someone how to effectively and efficiently utilize and apply the technical, sequential, and conceptual principles of aikido to the wooden weapon. Words and pictures can, however, be useful reminders and guides of what one learns under the competent instruction, observation, and supervision of a skilled and competent aikido sensei.

CHAPTER 1

Kihon: Basics and Fundamentals

Before we discuss the fundamentals of weapons practice, this chapter will provide an overview of concepts and theories basic to aikido. Although you should already be familiar with these ideas, it’s important to rethink them for practice with weapons.

REI: ETIQUETTE

Everything in aikido starts and ends with the bow. Showing respect to all beings, and toward everything one does, must become an attitude to life in general. Mutual respect, appreciation, and protection are the cornerstones of aikido training. Over time, the attribute of etiquette is generalized and applied effectively and efficiently in any conflict situation. It is surprising how many conflicts are prevented, managed, or resolved using a sense of humor, humility, and good manners.