Aikijo no suburi

This is a demonstration of the twenty aikijō no suburi formulated by Morihiro Saito. The suburi represent core movements of the aikijō system practiced in Ueshiba O-Sensei's Iwama Dōjō. These short solo exercises will help you to develop confident handling of the jō or short staff. These movements commonly appear in partner practice so it is good to be well acquainted with them. As a solo practice you can develop coordination, dexterity, strength, balance and internal connections. All you need is a little time, a little space and a stick.

Please note, due to an editing error in the original, the last two suburi should read;
19 - 左流れ返し打ち Hidari nagare gaeshi uchi
20 - 右流れ返し突き Migi nagare gaeshi tsuki

岩間の合気杖の素振りの二十本

Alan Roberts studied with Saito Morihiro Shihan at the Iwama Dōjō from 1988 to 1993. He holds a 6th dan (Aikikai) and is the Chief Instructor of Aikido Auckland Seishinkan and Technical Director for Aikido Aotearoa New Zealand.

Aikido Auckland Seishinkan - https://www.aikidonz.com/

Aikido Aotearoa New Zealand - https://www.aikidoaotearoa.org.nz/

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