Atemi (当て身) is often misconstrued as a generic term to mean a “strike” or “hit,” but it means “to strike the body” and with the implication that it is striking a specific target. Without any denigration of the sweet science – the pugilist art of Western boxing – which has incredible history and strategy, ultimately,Continue reading “IPPON-KEN”
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JOINT CONTROL
Any martial artist must study the use and limitations of the body; its structure and mechanics – and specifically its joints. (The banner image shows the major synovial joints of the skeletal system.) In Aikido, we are principally concerned with the control of the opponent’s “center” but the techniques achieve this by working from theContinue reading “JOINT CONTROL”
KOKYUHO
From seigan no kamai we explored the irimi entry which in essence is a slip to the outside line. Kokyuho from seigan no kamai is a cross body line – the lead hand remains in contact while the free hand strikes the opponent’s chin crossing the center line. From here we can take a humble breath exerciseContinue reading “KOKYUHO”
Protective Arts 