Aikibatto is a system of sword exercises, both Aikiken style bokken with partner and iaido style solo training with iaito or shinken, for learning how to handle the sword in an aiki way.
Stefan Stenudd's book about Aikibatto can be ordered from Internet bookstores. In addition to what you find on this website, the book also contains chapters about practical and spiritual aspects of the sword arts, equipment for training, and how to teach and learn aikibatto. Read more about the book, by clicking on the image.
The similarities and differences of aikido partner sword exercises Aikiken and the traditional solo sword art of iaido. Aikibatto is intended to work both ways.
After some time of practice, you may want a sharp steel katana sword for your iaido or aikibatto solo exercises. Here is what you need to think about if you want to buy one.
by Stefan Stenudd
The aikibatto sword and staff exercises for aikido students explained, with practical and spiritual aspects of the sword arts, equipment for training, and more. Click the image to see the book at Amazon (paid link).
About me
I'm a Swedish author of fiction and non-fiction books in both English and Swedish. I'm also an artist, a historian of ideas, and a 7 dan Aikikai Shihan aikido instructor. Click the header to read my full bio.
