Aikido - Gengo Sensei Seventh of the Seven Ken Suburi

This is the seventh of the seven suburi, and it is the final "walking suburi." This version is identical to #6; however, the Aikidoka strikes only on the right and thrusts on the left. This version avoids the pitfall of drawing the blade too far back before thrusting. In this case, following the strike, the hilt of the sword is absorbed into uke's center while passing on a diagonal from the right onto the left side for the thrust.

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