Kumitachi sequence done by Lewis Bernaldo de Quiros (Friesland, february 2015)
The kumitachi came originally from an old sword school. They were modified to include the concept of Aiki by the founder. There are many possible variations of the kumitachi. The variations used with ken but are soon adapted to taijutsu. Before starting to practice kumitachi you should have a strong understanding of suburi or the practice will be useless. Therefore if you would like to practice kumitachi. Practice a lot of suburi first so that you can feel te connection and relaxation in you body as really useful.
Ichi no kumitachi
Ni no kumitachi
San no kumitachi
Yon no kumitachi
Go no kumitachi