Striking techniques (atemi) are an integral part of aikido practice.  It is often stated that 70% of Aikido is atemi.

While atemi is typically used in modern Aikido as a means to set up a throwing technique, it may also be used as a method of ending a confrontation on its own.

Atemi waza

• Centreline strikes
• Munetsuki strikes
• Suwaisho strikes

Strikes for specific techniques

• Striking options (Part 1)
• Striking options (Part 2)
• Tsuki hiji nage

Other

• Breaking boards (1)
• Breaking boards (2)