Basics
Bokken Stances: Chūdan, Gedan, Jōdan, Hassō & Waki
Many “higher”-level techniques are performed with bokkens, so understanding the different kinds of stances is crucial and often a testing requirement for aikido schools.
Each stance prefaces either a specific type of strike or defense from an attacker. Once you become more experienced with the bokken, these strikes flow more naturally, but it’s always good to review the basics.
Thank you Sensei Maks and Dasha for the demonstration!