Yoko Okamoto returned to Portland Aikikai for a workshop. This was the first visit to the new location after a four-year gap. It was not a publicized seminar so she was able to concentrate on Portland Aikikai students. Okamoto sensei is much in demand and we are fortunate to have a familial connection to enjoyContinue reading “OKAMOTO SENSEI – JANUARY 2020”
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CIRCULAR DISSOLVES
Circular dissolves. Master Keating explains the concept. What we explore here is a counter-clockwise dissolve but the concepts are applicable to clockwise dissolves. For the last several classes we have been exploring circular dissolves though the simplified cross-hand encounter – aihanmi katate dori (R/R, L/L grasps). Setting the encounter: Nage presents hand thumb up –Continue reading “CIRCULAR DISSOLVES”
GYAKU HANMI KATATE DORI KOTEGAESHI
Gyaku hanmi katate dori kotegaeshi can be broken down into its constituent movements. I am trying to ‘teach to the test’ and therefore present the ‘how to’ step by step mechanics and this morning we built from the understanding of the axis of the encounter. Gyaku hanmi katate dori eliminates many variables because the encounter startsContinue reading “GYAKU HANMI KATATE DORI KOTEGAESHI”
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