O goshi (large hip) is the simplest koshi to visualize as well as execute. The movement involves stepping inside, blocking, and rotating the hips into position. It refers to simply reaching your hand back around your partners waist (on the belt), loading your partner onto your hip and throwing. This is easily received from a shomen... more »
Aikido randori is a special form of training that consists in a unstructured practice with one defender and one/multiple attackers. Movements, manners of attack and hence manners of defense, are random, with some constraints to avoid unnecessary injuries. In randori participants usually do not know in advance who will attack and who will defend,... more »
Aikido version of seoi otoshi (shoulder drop), a Judo throw. It is accomplished by making your opponent off balance by pulling in a straight forward motion or a right forward motion. Then, pick up uke’s body on your back and continue pulling to throw over the shoulder as you drop your one knee or... more »
In Aikido a front kick (mae geri) is a very effective strike that will stop your opponent immediately. Learn tips on how to properly do this and where to hit in this free video clip from expert Aikido instructor Gary... more »
In Aikido a Kokomen Uchi is also known as a side head punch. Learn tips on how to properly do this and where to hit in this free video clip from expert Aikido instructor Gary... more »
In Aikido a Kokomen Uchi is also known as a side head punch. Learn tips on how to properly do this and where to hit in this free video clip from expert Aikido instructor Gary... more »
In Aikido a Mune Tsuki is also known as a straight body punch. Learn tips on how to properly do this and where to hit in this free video clip from expert Aikido instructor Gary... more »
In Aikido a reverse kick (ushiro mawashi geri) is a very effective strike that will stop your opponent immediately. Learn tips on how to properly do this and where to hit in this free video clip from expert Aikido instructor Gary... more »
In Aikido a side kick (yoko geri) is a very effective strike that will stop your opponent immediately. Learn tips on how to properly do this and where to hit in this free video clip from expert Aikido instructo Gary... more »
Aikido sumi otoshi or “corner drop” is based on the semi-circular extension of your arms positioned underneath uke’s arm as nage guides him up and then whip him down onto the mat. Tori evades uke’s forward thrust and grabs his attacking arm. Tori channels uke’s force of attack to one side, that side being... more »
Tai otoshi (body drop) is a Judo/Jujutsu throw. In Aikido version of this technique, as the attacker attempts to strike the defender reaches under his foe’s arm and seizes his gi with both arms while moving his left leg in front of his right to prepare for a subsequent move. The defender then pivots... more »