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Budo (1938) – Tanto dori shomenuchi gokyo

In 1938 Master Morihei Ueshiba, the Founder of Aikido, finalised the 2nd of his 3 technical texts. Simply titled “Budo“, the text contains a sampling of techniques from a wide range of attacks, including grabs, strikes and attacks from different weapons. “Budo” is an important reference point for our practice at Aikido Warrior Dojo.

The below video features photographic demonstrations of tanto tori shomenuchi gokyo as they appear in “Budo“. Also included is a demonstration of the technique by Morihiro Saito Sensei who was a direct student of the Founder for more than 20 years.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

More detailed explanation

In the below video, Sensei Andy Hathaway of the London Aikido Club gives a more detailed explanation of the traditional form for tanto tori shomenuchi gokyo. Of note, the term “rokkyo” is labelled on the video – this may be a mistake or merely a different descriptor used by the School. Regardless of the label, the instruction appears to be quite similar to the “Budo” version of tanto tori shomenuchi gokyo.

Contemporary version of shomenuchi gokyo

In the below video clip, Mike Jones Sensei from NY Aiki kai demonstrates a contemporary version of tanto tori shomenuchi gokyo. Also included in the demonstration is instruction on how to take the knife from the uke following the pin.

Alternate standing pin and disarm

Have a great week.

Ian Grant
Head Instructor
Aikido Warrior Dojo

Training notes: Tanto dori – Munetsuki hiji kime

In the below video, Dojo senior Jeremy Gehrke demonstrates the Aikido technique – Munetsuki hiji kime. The technique is applied in the context of a traditional knife attack to the abdomen.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Alternate version

In the below video clip, Mike Jones Sensei from NY Aiki kai demonstrates an alternate version of tanto tori munetsuki hiji kime. In this version the nage remains standing at the completion of the technique (similar to a traditional kokyu nage ending ). The principles being applied, however, are the same and equally applicable to the featured video demonstration (above).

Also included in the video are combined elbow and choke retraining techniques for addressing an attack with a tanto. These techniques are also practised at our dojo.

Have a great week

Ian Grant
Dojo Cho
Aikido Warrior Dojo

Training notes: Katatedori irimi nage

Notably the first complete technique referred to in “Budo” is katatedori irimi nage. Its early placement in the text and the level of explanation that is given suggests the importance that the Founder placed on this technique. This is further supported by its inclusion in the Founder’s 3rd technical text (“Maki no ichi”) from the early 1950’s where again it is covered in detail relative to other techniques in that text.

The below video features photographic demonstrations of katatedori irimi nage as they appear in “Budo“. Also included is a demonstration of the technique by Morihiro Saito Sensei who was a direct student of the Founder for more than 20 years.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Description of technique in “Budo” (Drawings from “Maki no ichi”)

Uke – “Grab partner’s left wrist with your tight hand”

(2) Nage – “Put strength into your fingertips of your left hand, turn the palm of hand upward, slide forward diagonally and enter deeply to your partner’s right.

Remain aware of attacks from the rear”

(3) Nage – “Grab your partner’s right wrist from underneath with your right hand, release his grip and strike his face.”

(4) Nage – “Slide in further, grab his collar (or pin his hips against your body), step forward on your right foot bringing your partner’s arm around his neck and then down him.

During this last part of the technique it is vital to put strength in your finger tips of your right hand and bring your arm down to the inside.”

Katate dori irimi nage – Post war forms

In the below video Morihiro Saito Sensei (1928-2002) demonstrates the 3 versions of katatadori irimi nage nage practised by O’Sensei (the Founder of Aikido) in the immediate post-war period of his life.

Katate dori irimi nage – Aikido Yuishinkai version

In the below video Peter Kelly Sensei, International Instructor, Aikido Yuishinkai provides instruction on an alternate version of katate dori irimi nage. The video was recorded at our dojo in 2015.

Have a great week

Ian Grant
Dojo Cho
Aikido Warrior Dojo

Video compilation – Aikido Warrior Dojo class – 4 June 2016

A fun video compilation recorded at a class at our dojo on 4 June 2016.

Chest grab deflections – A seio otoshi back up plan

Its great when a chest grab (munadori) deflection works out. However, sooner or later the stars won’t line up and you will be grabbed. One option for a plan B is munadori seio otoshi.

Have a great week

Ian Grant
Head Dojo Instructor
Aikido Warrior Dojo