SUBURI

Suburi is shinai swinging practice, and consists of striking the targets of an imaginary opponent of your size in front of you.

This practice is designed to develop speed, accuracy, integration and correct form in the kendo attacking techniques.

O suburi - big swing for stretching out

Single Cutting Shomen suburi - swing to the centre of the men

Sayumen suburi - swing to the sides of the men

Kote Men Suburi

Kote Do Suburi

Hayasuburi - quick swing with footwork

Double (renzoku - continous) Shomen Subari - cutting men on the forward and backward step.

Naname Suburi - Steps left then right and cutting Men

Shin-Kokyu - A deep breath slow cutting technique of suburi offering a gradual way to cool down.

Katate suburi - one handed swing

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WARM UP              SUBURI    

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