7 Ken Suburi. Yoshinkan Aikido style.

Podoynikov A. (5 dan Yoshinkan Aikido) SHOSETSUKAN DOJO - 7 KEN SUBURI ____________________________ 1 First Suburi - Shomen Uchi Starting in Migi Hanmi (Ken No Kamae). Raise the Bokken so the tip of the Bokken rises sharply, till the right hand is directly over the head, and the tip of the Bokken is touching the base of the back, whilst at the same time drawing back the right foot to meet the left foot. Grip the Bokken strongly with both hands, bringing the forearms and elbows close together in front of the head, make sure the shoulders are down then pull the elbows and hands down, pushing the Bokken downwards as it swings forward finishing parallel to the ground, and turning the right hip slightly forward as the foot returns to the starting position. 2 Second Suburi - Shomen Uchi Komi Starting in Ken No Kamae, start to raise the Bokken as above, stepping back with the right foot as the hands rise to head level. The Bokken should be extended upwards and backwards, at the same time turning th