Aikido – Training & Packing List
Complete training checklist and packing list for Aikido training – from Ukemi and weapons training to Waza practice.
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Preparation
Aikido Gi clean and correctly tied
A heavy Judo suit is ideal to start with.
Hakama (from Dan grade) neatly folded
Bokken and Jo (wooden sword and staff) ready for weapons training
Warm-up
Furitama (Ki exercises, body shaking)
Tai-sabaki basic movements: Irimi, Tenkan, Kaiten
Ukemi training: forward and backward rolls over the shoulder
Weapons Training (Bukiwaza)
Suburi: solo sword strike exercises with the Bokken
Jo-Kata: basic exercises with the staff
Partner techniques with the Bokken (Kumitachi)
Techniques (Waza)
Practise Ikkyo to Yonkyo against various attacks
Irimi-nage from Shomenuchi and Yokomenuchi
Koshi-nage (hip throw variation)
Kokyunage variations
Jiyu-waza (free practice) against changing attacks
Wrap-up
Mokuso (silent meditation) 2–3 min
Joint Rei with Sensei and Dojo
Packing List – Equipment
Zōri (sandals)
Important for the walk from the changing room to the mat.
Aikido Gi (suit)
Hakama (from Shodan / depending on the school)
Bokken (wooden sword) – your own is recommended
Jo (wooden staff, 128 cm)
Tanto (wooden knife, for some exercises)
Knee pads (for ground techniques)
Packing List – Other
Water bottle
Towel
Change of clothes
Dojo membership card / grading record