Moreover, the Maniwanen-ryu school even now gives training with fukuro shinai used together with a unique form of protective tool, to pupils who have already mastered the kata (form) training using a wooden sword.
また、馬庭念流では木刀での形稽古に習熟した後、袋竹刀と独特の防具を用いた稽古を現代も行っている。