In traditional wooden weapons practice the practitioner trains with a partner, practicing kata. The weapons are ken-jutsu (sword), bo-jutsu (staff), naginata-jutsu (halberd), kodachi-jutsu (short sword), ryoto-jutsu (two sword), and yari- jutsu (spear). Students progress at their own pace. In the Madison Traditional Japanese Sword Arts Dojo we also focus on Iai-Jutsu.