

Not
an individual art, but a training section within the art of Jujutsu
in our system. Bokuto (or Bokken) meaning Wooden Swords and
Geiko (or Keiko) means practice.
Some of the
training is also done with the Katana (bladed sword), but most of the training is
done with the Bokuto.
In training, the wooden swords
replicate the bladed swords. This section consists of swords techniques blended with Jujutsu
techniques, armed with, and also against, different sizes of swords
(Daito, Shoto and Tanto) each worn individually, or as Daisho (Daito
+ Shoto set)
and techniques against other weapons.
One part of this training consists
of using the sword without drawing the blade, example for locking,
choking, throwing and takedowns. This includes attacker trying to
stop you from drawing your sword and you using the attackers own
action for your advantage. Other parts of this
section are Kumitachi (meeting / crossing of the swords) and
Mutodori (without sword takings).
The sword was indeed the most popular
weapon of the Samurai and this type of training shows a clear
connection of Jujutsu with Iaijutsu and Kenjutsu sword arts.