Chokutotsu, Omote, Tsuke, Uwadou all end up meaning about the same thing but have different contexts. Chokutotsu (direct thrust): Usually used for the name of an exercise e.g. Chokutotsu San Bon (3 times) Omote (and Ura) describes the relative positions of the two mokuju when striking. Omote means the strikers mokuju is in front of... Continue Reading →
Basic Strike Technique
Starting from kamae ensure that you are not holding the mokuju too tightly. Perform the thrust with the hands moving in the straightest line to their final position. As the thrust concludes ensure that you have "shimeru". This is where everything is locked in position. From kamae to strike there should be no extra movements.... Continue Reading →
Training basics: Kamae & Naore Part 2
Part 1 of "Taking Kamae" can be seen here. Moving into kamae your movements should be sharp and crisp but not jerky. Pay special attention to the timing of the hand movements. The first part of the movement accelerates towards the end of the movement then there is a slight pause before the second part... Continue Reading →
UK Seminar – June 2017
Ouji Waza and traps: As Jukendo has so few targets there are many trapping techniques where you lead the opponent into perform an attack of your choosing and then perform ouji waza (counter techniques) to deliver your own attack. Omote harai omote. Take centre by pushing on the right side of the opponents mokuju... Continue Reading →
Training basics: Tai sabaki
Where the feet should be in the basic stance: There is a gap between the heels when viewed from the front, a mokuju should be able to fit lengthways between your feet. Don't let the back heel be hidden by the front foot when viewed from the front. The basic stance is said to be... Continue Reading →
Wearing Bogu
Many people have small variations in how they do this – this is how I do it. Start with your bogu neatly placed in front of you. Have the all the Himo (strings) tucked in tidily. When placing the Tare in front of the Do loosely tie the Himo in a basic knot behind the... Continue Reading →
Training basics 1: Kamae
Commentary: Terada Sensei How to perform the action: Pay attention to the positioning of the mokuju. It should be vertical, not on an angle. Your right hand should be resting lightly against your body. Your right hand should be low on the mokuju grip. The shoubi (butt) of the mokujo should be in positioned forward... Continue Reading →