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  • Attacker Intention

    Attacker Intention

    Attacker Intention Katate Dori Kokyu Ho: Nage’s body initially moves in line with Uke’s attacking intention, then turning Uke’s attack effortlessly around and back without excessive force or pulling. Through dynamic extension and leverage, Nage guides and throws Uke.Uke’s center …

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  • Kokyu Ho Project

    Kokyu Ho Project

    Kokyu Ho One-page article:Throwing Uke using breath power, Kokyu-Ryoku, which is in sharp contrast to the so-called muscular power, is based on the swinging movements, up down and around, of the boken and jo. Help support the creation of future …

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  • Shiho Nage

    Shiho Nage

    Shiho Nage Ken Jutsu: Shinogi Awase (to the side) then move into nukidomn sabakiShiho Nage is performed with a single smooth unified spiraling motionaround Nage’s Center (hara) leadng Uke in the direction of the throw. Shiho Nage contains all the characteristic of an Aikido throw. The …

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  • Katadori Swari Waza

    Katadori Swari Waza

    Ktadori Swari Waza This three-page article (see images) summarizes the basic ideas about Ktadori Swari Waza. In this technique, Uke attacks Nage attempting to take control of Nage’s shoulder. This is a strong anchoring grip with the intent to control …

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  • Kaiten

    Kaiten

    Kaiten This two-page article (see images) summarizes the basic ideas about Kaiten Nage. Kaiten Nage is commonly translated as the Rotary Throw or Wheel Throw, reflecting the circular movement that forms the essence of the technique. Help support the creation …

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  • Shuchu Ryoku

    Shuchu Ryoku

    Shuchu Ryoku This one-page article (see images) introduces the idea of cumulative power in Aikido Cumulative power is generated when all the parts of the body work in concert to focus along the body’s axis, the force from the ground, …

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  • Change

    Change

    Change This one-page article (see image) introduces the idea of change in Aikido. The subconscious is the foundation of the conscious. Consciousness in turn reinforces the subconscious. It is a self-perpetuating spiral. Help support the creation of future Aikido-related work …

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  • Aiki

    Aiki

    Aiki This one-page article outlines one idea of what Aiki could be. Ai – to unify with or be in unity with ..Ki – The vital emptiness from which all things are unfolding .Aiki refers to the process of unifyingwith …

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  • Katadori Swari Waza

    Katadori Swari Waza

    Suwari Waza Kata-Dori Ura This is a three-page article (see images). In this technique, Uke attacks Nage attempting to take control of Nage’s shoulder. This is a strong anchoring grip with the intent to control / limit Nage’s center. Nage …

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  • Ukeme Integrity

    Ukeme Integrity

    Ukemi Integrity This two-page article (see images) summarizes the basic ideas about Ukemi. If you look at most teaching manuals, they are essentially Nage centric in their approach to teaching Aikido, perhaps in the beginning of the manual there will …

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