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Bokken

The bokken is a wooden sword which is used to practise Aikiken techniques.

See also: Aikiken, Buki-waza, Kesa-giri, Mu-gamae, Noto, Nuki, Suburi, Tachi-dori

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Hakama

Traditional Japanese divided skirt, worn by both men and women. In Aikido, teachers and advanced students wear it during practice.

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Jo

Wooden staff which is used to practise Aikido techniques or katas (in the old days it was the peasants' weapon of choice).

See also: Aikijo, Buki-waza, Jo-dori, Suburi

Tanto

Wooden knife

See also: Buki-waza, Gokyo, Tanto-dori

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