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Partner exercises, where the staff is used to defend against a sword attack
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Diagonal downward cut with the sword, following the line of the kesa (= the front hemline of the jacket).
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Breath power of impulse cry: sharp and loud yell to focus energy (usually when striking in an attack).
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(Exercises for) connecting the ki between the partners
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Basic aikido techniques (grading curriculum), also called kata
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Counter-attacking movement in Aikiken, in which the attacker's cut is first deflected with a circular movement that leads directly to a counter-attack with Shomen-Uchi (literal translation: ‘returning the cut’)
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"Cut fall", downward throw with a cutting movement
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Standing up from kneeling position (seiza). This movement is practised to exercise posture, balance and focus.
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Kneeling position with toes up, starting position for techniques on the ground
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