This video training note refers to the first in a new series of training videos prepared by Peter Kelly Sensei (7th Dan Aikido Yuishinkai) dealing with the topic of ukemi and uke arts in Aikido Yuishinkai practice.
The Founder of Aikido Yuishinkai, Master Koretoshi Maruyama, has asked that the development and advancement of high level ukemi skills be given a priority focus in our Aikido training in Australia this year. To this end Peter Kelly Sensei, Technical Director for Aikido Yuishinkai in Australia, has been travelling the country to give ukemi (and other Aikido) training to Aikido Yuishinkai members.
In support of this training, Peter Sensei has prepared a series of training videos to assist instructors and students in developing the requisite skills. The below video is Part 1 in the series. Topics covered include:
- What is ukemi?;
- Responsibility of the uke to give a tangible attack so that the nage has something to work with;
- The folly and danger of acrobatic/circus rolling in Aikido practice;
- The importance of rolling “like a cat”
- Exercises to develop good ukemi skills;
- Responsibility of the uke to not anticipate attacks, stay connected and remain centred for as long as possible;
- Remaining relaxed when taking ukemi, including when breakfalling.
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