Bokken. Sword in Aikido. Kihon Aikiken: Book 1 by Bartosz Ciechanowicz

Giving this book to the readers I deeply believe that I will contribute to the greater popularisation of aikido in the world. I have divided the book "Bokken. Sword in Aikido. Kihon Aikiken. Volume I" into two thematic blocks. The first of them has a historical background. In it I refer to the history of Japan and, above all, to the most important social and military conditions that shaped for centuries the art of sword. In this part I describe the Japanese warrior and the katana sword. I also present here important facts from the life of master Morihei Ueshiba and the profiles of his students. That's how I wanted to refresh the increasingly weakening memory of the people who participated in the creation the aikido art.

I have devoted a few dozen pages to this because I think it is an extremely important element of the tradition of the art, giving meaning to the identity of people practising aikido. I have devoted the second thematic block to the technical grounds of aikiken. From this part, the reader will learn what is necessary for mastering the skills of wielding a bokken. It is obvious that the book in no way will replace the practice and knowledge derived from the teacher. However, I hope that not the book alone, but my experiences - collected for over twenty years – described in it will systematise the knowledge about aikiken and encourage you to start training with a sword. See you on the mat… Author of the book, Bartosz Ciechanowicz

About the Author:

Bartosz Ciechanowicz graduated from the Institute of Physical Culture at the University of Szczecin. During his studies he was a multiple scholarship holder. He obtained a diploma of a physical education teacher. He was professionally associated with the Department of Human Anatomy of the University of Szczecin, where as an assistant and lecturer he taught courses in human anatomy and exercise physiology (including Public Health education). A passionate teacher of aikido and enthusiast of Japanese culture and art, especially bonsai. He has been training aikido continuously since 1993. Since 2005, he has been teaching aikido and conducting trainings at the Pomeranian Academy of Aikido in Kołobrzeg and Koszalin (Poland). He is the author of scientific publications in the field of physical culture, including publications on aikido.

482 pages

Language: English

Published in 2023