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Holding the Sword

The proper grip of the bokken has the right hand on top of the handle, with the webbing between the thumb

and the forefinger directly on the top,or the spine of the sword. The left hand grips the bottom of the

handle, with the little finger curled under the pommel. Both hands have the index finger free.

Stance

The right knee is bent, but not positioned passed the right foot. The left foot is at 45 degree angle. Heels are

on the floor. The weight distribution should be 60% on the forward foot and 40% on the rear foot.

Shomen Uchi

Shomen is done with the rotation of the shoulders and not with the flicking of the wrists. An arch should be

scribe with the motion of the cut. The sword should be parellel to the ground at both the highest and lowest

level of the cut.

Yokomen Uchi

Beginning position with the bokken over the head. Bokken should be parellel to the ground, neither

pointing upwards nor downwards. Feet are together, not necessarily touching.

Using the shoulders, cut at an angle to your left. Right leg goes back at the same time.

Complete strike at eye level. Do not go beyond your own head. Back leg is extended, and the front leg

bent. Weight distribution is 60%-40%, with 60% being on the front leg.

Return the bokken along the same path that was used during the strike.

Complete the return with the bokken in the same position as you had begun. Feet are together, but not

necessarily touching.

Using the shoulders, cut at an angle to your right. Left leg goes back at the same time.

Martial Arts - kenjutsu.pdf