We’ve introduced a new tradition lately where seniors do a quick run through summary demo at the end of class of what we covered in the previous 2 hours. This Saturday it was informally recorded and makes a nice video momento of a typical class at our dojo.
Jeremy Gehrke
Training notes: Munetsuki kokyu nage
In the below video Aikido Warrior Dojo seniors Matt Jesse and Jeremy Gehrke demonstrate and provide practice points on a variation of munetsuki kokyu nage. The video was recorded after class at our dojo on 24 July 2016.
Have a great week
Ian Grant
Dojo Cho
Aikido Warrior Dojo
Training notes: Ryokatadori kokyu nage
In the below video, Aikido Warrior Dojo seniors demonstrate and explain key aspects of the Aikido technique Ryokatadori kokyu nage.
The technique is practised in response to an attack where the uke grabs both shoulders of the nage, most typically under movement. In this particular variation of the technique the uke is projected back in the direction of their original attack.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Ukemi for ryokatadori kokyu nage
In the below video (also taken at our dojo), the nuances associated with receiving ukemi from the featured version of ryokatadori kokyu nage are explored.
- Ryokatadori kokyu nage – traditional version
In the below video Morihiro Saito Sensei (1928-2002) provides instruction on the traditional version of ryokatadori kokyu nage as practised by O’Sensei (the Founder of Aikido) in the immediate post-war period of his life.
- Ryokatatadori kokyu nage – Tenshin Aikido Federation
In the below video produced by the TenShin Aikido Federation, a detailed examination of ryokatatadori kokyu nage is given with particular focus on the martial aspects of the technique.
In 2003, Renshi Santos Shihan founded the TenShin Aikido Federation (TAF) in honor of O’Sensei and those who introduced TenShin Aikido into his life, including Steven Seagal Shihan. For some excellent videos on Tenshin Aikido check out their “Rogue Warrior” channel on You Tube.
All the best
Training notes: Tachi dori – Shomen giri shiho nage
In the below video Aikido Warrior Dojo seniors demonstrate and explain key aspects of the Aikido technique bokken tori shomen giri shiho nage. The technique is demonstrated as a response to a downward strike to the head (shomenuchi) where the uke is armed with a wooden sword (bokken).
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Alternate tenkan variation
In the below video, Peter Brady Shihan (7th Dan Aikikai) provides instruction on an alternate version of bokken tori shiho nage.
Have a great week.
Ian Grant
Dojo Cho
Aikido Warrior Dojo
Training notes: Tachi dori Shomen giri kaiten nage
In the below video Aikido Warrior Dojo seniors demonstrate the Aikido technique bokken tori shomenuchi kaiten nage. The technique is demonstrated as a response to a downward strike to the head (shomenuchi) where the uke is armed with a wooden sword (bokken).
Have a great week.
Ian Grant
Head Instructor
Aikido Warrior Dojo
Aikido Warrior Dojo 
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