The seminar of sensei Andrzej Bazylko in Kielce on 1 February 2025

Sensei Andrzej Bazylko led another aikido seminar in Kielce. The seminar programme included kumijo, jo dori and aikido training. We repeated the basic strokes from the jo, paid attention to the free, loose grip of the stick, control of both ends of the stick. In practising with a partner, we focused mainly on correct distance, using the full length of the stick and correct reactions to the partner's movement. We took care of the logic of the sequence of consecutive strokes and blocks as well as the correct timing. Jo dori training meant repeating the correct stepping off the line of attack, when uke is no longer able to change the direction of the attack. In aikido training, we practised proper upright posture, upper body relaxation, lowering the centre of gravity and proper footwork.