Please visit our sponsor :. What is the ideal length of a bokken, based on the users height or arm length? Obviously a bokken that suits me 6ft. Hello, You will likely find at least one thread about this in the archives. As I recall, the opinions were from two camps: the bokken should be exactly the length that the founder of Taitassu Ryu said it should be, regardless of one's body size; or the bokken's length must have some relationship to an individual's body mechanics.
Just my opinion. I would agree with K. Cantwells thoughts about talking to the sensei. I am making blades for a nearby Koryu Gum Do master, and he is very specific about the lengths of his blades. So much that even though he was reffered to me by some of his students, we now only do orders through him. While they use a blind warrior type of weapon a shorter straight blade kat type with an acute cutting edge and profile taper as well , I am sure that different sensei's would have different thoughts about blade lengths appropriate to their respective styles.
Again, thanks for your service, and be safe. Regards, SC. Well here's mine, using the ol' swing a bokken to the ground, my limit is about 29" incl habaki. I tend to prefer bokken around I have slightly shorter arms. O, que sorpresa! Hay un gato en mis pantalones!
Visit my not so awesome art here. Join Date Mar Location planet home Posts 3, W'eve been having some discussions about body proportions and size over in the performance forum, and while no distinct theories are presenting themselves, one thing has.
Its that different styles of martial arts seem to demand certain design parameters, like length of blades, etc As to the Koryu Gum Do blades, I dont get their specs either, so dont feel confused. If I understand the sensei correctly, it has all to do with draw speed can you say quick draw? While I dont understand the style, I do understand the design parameters that the sensei wants, and will obide by his wishes.
Some of his students have requested blades of different specs, but since the sensei made a point to actually visit me, and go over some of the reasons, I will follow his desires. To each their own I guess.
I heard a lot of set formulas to determine the "proper" nagasa for certain heights. But personally I really don't believe those "since you are this tall you have to use this length of blade" any thing like that. Maybe there's some kind of relationship between the height of a person and the nagasa of the blade, but it's not a black and white thing.
I seen 5'10 people using a 2. That is, forget your height and stuff, just use the blade feels most comfortable to you. For a historic example: The famous Shinsengumi member Hijikata Toshizou is cm 5'5 tall, and he sometimes uses a 2.
While another very famous Shinsengumi member Okita Souji, he's about an inch taller than Toshizou, but he uses only a 2. Not to mention that both of them are in the same style of kenjutsu.
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Sand or grind the shape to the basic curve. Sand or grind the sides of the tip to shape, blending them back. I used a simple drum sander mounted to a drill press, with a small support block to hold the tip.
Take your time with this, since the boken is almost done, and this is the easiest part to make a mistake with. Finish up by hand sanding the tip to remove any marks. Sand the entire boken with grit. If you used sharp planer and router blades, this should go fast. Seal the boken with three coats of Acrylic sealer. Sand with after the first coat, after the second. The third coat should not require sanding.
If it is still rough at that point, re-sand with and do a fourth. Kissaki: the tip. Mune: the back of the blade. Chu-o: the middle third of the blade. Tsuba moto: the third of the blade closest the handle. Tsuba: the guard, not present on most Aikido bokuto. Tsuka: the handle.
Shinogi: the ridge between the mune and the edge. Shinogi-ji: the flat plane between the mune and the shinogi Jigane: the flat plane between the shinogi and the temper line edge. Ha: the edge Tsuka gashira: butt end of the bokuto. The boken made here is for actual practice, so I chose the hardest wood I had. It is very satisfying to use weapons in practice that I have made myself. Two colors of wood make the boken look unique. I have not found anywhere you can buy one like this.
Use only sharp bits, blades and chisels. Burn marks and gouges will show. I suggest you make two and keep the best one. There is very little wood used in a boken, and it saves you a lot of pain if you make a mistake. Making two is almost the same effort as making one.
If they both turn out, give one away. Use safety equipment: eye protection, ear protection, guards, push-sticks, brain. Disclaimer: I assume no liability if you purse this project. No information here is intended to override the safety instructions for your equipment or your common sense.
I dedicate this to Master Eric Johnson, who has taught me the beginning steps of the bokken. He is the founder of the Tien Tae Jitsu martial arts system www.
Reply 4 years ago. Reply 9 years ago on Introduction. Excellent article! I'm building two bokken right now out of ebony, blood wood, and american holly. I don't practice any sort of kendo, so I plan on these being ornamental.
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