The use of striking in the performance of Aikido waza or applied technique is not well documented and is even the source of quite a bit of conflicting information. Saotome Sensei has made it quite clear that O-sensei Ueshiba taught that atemi in Aikido was at the heart of the practice. Yet other instructors... more »
Ikkyo from a hook punch, or Yokimunichi, allows you to trap an opponent’s fist that would otherwise hit your head, and is one of the most essential Aikido techniques. Learn the basic Aikido move of Ikkyo from the hook punch, or Yokimunichi, in this free Aikido video clip. Expert: Fred... more »
The human body has a multitude and nerve centers that can be used to advantage against an attacker. The following 40 vital points are taught by Bujikan Koto ryu and are also used in Shiatsu and... more »
In this video is shown a way to counter a face punch using kaiten nage, an Aikido throw. This technique is like cutting the arm down to put uke into an inferior position. It’s also a good example of how to use atemi... more »
In Judo, the term atemi designates blows to the body, as opposed to twisting of joints, strangleholds, holding techniques and throws. Atemi can be delivered by any part of the body to any part of the opponents body. They can be percussive or use ‘soft’ power. The location of nerve and pressure points, such... more »
Kime no kata (form of the decision) is a self-defense oriented series of katas in Kodokan Judo. Kime no kata, also known as Shinken Shobu no Kata (form of real fighting), was developed at the Kodokan around 1888. The series is composed of 8 techniques from a kneeling posture (idori waza), and 12 techniques... more »
Kitō-ryū is a traditional school (koryū) of the Japanese martial art of jujutsu. Its syllabus comprises atemi-waza (striking techniques), nage-waza (throwing techniques), kansetsu-waza (joint locking techniques) and shime-waza (choking techniques). Many of these techniques are performed while in full armor. Kitō Ryū is translated as “the school of the rise and fall.” It is... more »
Part two It is the most recent kata of Judo, having been created in 1956. It incorporates techniques from aikido through the influence of Kenji Tomiki. It consists of several techniques (atemi, throws, chockes, locks) to defend oneself from: unarmed attack, attack with a dagger, with a stick, and with a gun. Against unarmed... more »
In Aikido the Mune Tsuki Waza move is a head punch. Learn how to defect this and use Hiji Otoshi to trap your opponent’s elbow, control their center line and take them down in this free video clip from Aikido expert Gary... more »