Related topics aikidoKato SenseiRobert Frager Sensei Advertisement As I wrote earlier, workshops with Kato Sensei are usually divided into two-thirds open-handed training, and one-third weapons training. The way Kato Sensei moves and teaches weapons are one and the same. His weapons practices at workshops are divided into jo and bokken partner techniques. The morning session may be jo and the afternoon then bokken. There is a definite canon he works from that all his students learn (or strive to learn). Here is the breakdown: There are techniques for ikkyo through yonkyo that include one set of techniques each for ikkyo through yonkyo that includes both irmi and tenkan. I know, it’s a little...
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