“When the enemy attacks, I am already standing behind him” – Ueshiba Morihei (1883 – 1969)
Kesagiri – Aikido’s most fundamental cut
Ikkyo – partner bokken and corresponding taijutsu
Nikyo – partner bokken and corresponding taijutsu
Sankyo – soto & uchi kaiten bokken, iaijutsu, taijutsu & tantodori
Yonkyo – partner bokken and corresponding taijutsu
Gokyo – partner bokken and corresponding taijutsu
Kotegaeshi – partner bokken, iaijutsu and corresponding taijutsu
Iriminage – partner bokken, iaijutsu and corresponding taijutsu
Sokumen – partner bokken and corresponding taijutsu
Uchikaitennage – partner bokken, iaijutsu and corresponding taijutsu
Sotokaitennage – partner bokken and corresponding taijutsu
Taijutsu – basic suwariwaza and variations
Reviewing technique after December 2018 grading. Thanks to Nicolas Difiori for the use of the video!
In the film “Aikido Interviews” from the Aikido Federation Germany, Aikidoka explain their reasons and motivations during everyday practice (German only).
Sportsverein Kolbermoor 150 year anniversary demonstration with Aikido Toho Iai, kenjutsu, tachi-dori, tanto-dori, taijutsu and ladies self-defence. Our thanks to Andrea Hörning for the use of this video!
Gyaku-hamni Sankyo to Kaitennage
Yokomen uchi – Koshi nage Variation
Gyaku-hamni Ikkyo using tegatana