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villrg0a · 05-08-2006, 06:13 AM

The Iwama bokken is heavier that most standard bokkens. It's difficult to do 10 power cuts.

I was told that the point was intentionally cut-off to prevent injuries especially in thrusting movements against a partner.

05-08-2006, 06:13 AM	#7
villrg0a Dojo: Shuryukan Yoshinkai Aikido Location: Khobar Saudi Arabia Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 179 Offline	Re: Iwama Ryu Bokken The Iwama bokken is heavier that most standard bokkens. It's difficult to do 10 power cuts. I was told that the point was intentionally cut-off to prevent injuries especially in thrusting movements against a partner.