Gyaku hanmi katate dori ashi sabaki. I use the static encounter as a starting point because it safely teaches powerful concepts. Aikido’s focus on connection is important to feel as a bodily (somatic) connection with your partner. From the moment uke grasps nage’s hand, nage must sink (break plane, dropping the center) in order to capture theContinue reading “USHIRO TENKAN”
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PRAYER ENTRY
Indexing. Conceptually indexing is a way to quickly act based on a limited amount of tactile information. In the ryotedori series it is easier to understand – the indexing almost can be seen as a logic-gate: if this, then that game. A broader tool to keep in your conceptual tool chest are prayer hands. By placing your handsContinue reading “PRAYER ENTRY”
ASHI-SABAKI
Ashi-sabaki generically means foot work but for us it denotes a very specific relationship. The solo form of practice will be similar to ikkyo. Standing shizentai as a universal posture, lower the center and zone out with the fingers in the up position, elbow pointed toward your own hip. Drive the fingers forward with theContinue reading “ASHI-SABAKI”
Protective Arts 