kihon waza

Learning Kihonwaza - Shomenuchi Ikkyo

16 June 2017
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Learning Shomen-uchi Ikkyo

Shomen-uchi Ikkyo This is our basic learning method for aikido's first principle and one of the first techniques required for grading: shomen-uchi ikkyo.

21 April 2017
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Effectiveness, Martial Arts and Aikido By Bruno Gonzalez

(This article was originally posted on BrunoGonzalez.com.

I realize this is in Japanese. But what can you observe from it, beyond the narration? The first part of the video is the beginners class at Hombu Dojo. You can see them practicing the same basic waza you (hopefully) do in your dojo.

Yokomen-uchi Basics Class

11 March 2017
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Yokomen-uchi Basics

Here's a short video from one of our basic classes last week on yokomen-uchi practice.

17 May 2016
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All that "running around" as uke

Muna dori Shiho nage

26 February 2016
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Kihon waza: Muna-dori

During our recent dan grading preparation, there's been a lot of questions surrounding muna-dori (lapel grabs). I wanted to share some thoughts on this seldom practiced waza: