Here you will find information and wisdom about bokken - the wooden practise sword used in various martial arts. The bokken is fascinating. It isn't just a stick, a wooden sword or even just an imitation katana or samurai sword - it is an item of training equipment, a fitness tool, and a piece of craftsmanship.
The stuff you will find here is completely unique and regularly added to. It covers the history of the bokken, how to use a bokken, and more. We provide all this material because we are passionate about martial arts, and the art of swordsmanship in particular. If you are too, or have any suggestions for what you'd like to see published here, just use the contact form to get in touch. Please browse, learn, and enjoy.
If you're wondering what exactly a bokken is, here in the first of a series of videos is our resident martial arts expert to give you the fundamental basics of the bokken sword:
