Master Koretoshi Maruyama

Training notes: Deflection principles for Jodan tsuki

In the below video, Peter Kelly Sensei (Chief Instructor, Aikido Yuishinkai), examines the principles for deflecting a direct strike to the face (Jodan tsuki).

The type of training demonstrated in the video is strongly advocated at our dojo. It is grounded in in underpinning philosophy that Aikido principles and martial application should be studied hand in hand, and in effect should inform each other. The demonstrated method of deflection method is based on thrust and cut bokken movements, which in turn draw on skills developed through our weapons katas.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Jodan tsuki

All the best

Ian Grant
Head Instructor
Aikido Warrior Dojo

Training notes: Yokomenuchi irimi nage

In the below video Morihiro Saito Sensei (1928-2002) provides instruction on the traditional version of yokomenuchi irimi nage as practised by O’Sensei (the Founder of Aikido) in the immediate post-war period of his life.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Alternate application (1) – Yoshimitsu Yamada Sensei

In the below videos Yoshimitsu Yamada Sensei (8th Dan Aikikai) demonstrates and provides instruction for the basic version of Yokomenuchi irimi nage.

Alternate application (2) – Andy Sato Sensei

Alternate Application (3) – Ki aikido – Aikido Yuishinkai

In the below video Master Koretoshi Maruyama, Founder of Aikido Yuishinkai, demonstrates and provides instruction on how to perform yokomenuchi irimi nage (ura) as practiced in Aikido Yuishinkai.

Ian Grant
Dojo Cho
Aikido Warrior Dojo

Ryotedori taninzugake demonstration: Master Koretoshi Maruyama

In the below video, Master Koretoshi Maruyama, Founder of Aikido Yuishinkai, gives a demonstration of ryotedori taninzugake.

In our School, taninzugake (or free form practice) is commonly practiced at the end of each class. This type of practice allows the nage to respond to the selected attack type by using any technique they so choose. The attack type in the video is ryotedori, which is a 2 hand wrist held from the front.

Ryotedori taninzugake forms part of the Aikido Yuishinkai grading syllabus for 1st kyu (brown belt) gradings.

Ian Grant
Head Instructor
Aikido Warrior Dojo

Taninzugake demonstration (2): Ushiro tekubidori

In the below video, Peter Kelly Sensei, Chief Instructor, Aikido Yuishinkai Australia, gives a demonstration of ushiro tekubidori taninzugake.

In our School, taninzugake (or free form practice) is commonly practiced at the end of each class. This type of practice allows the nage to respond to the selected attack type by using any technique they so choose. The attack type in the video is ushiro tekubidori , which is 2 wrists held from behind.

Ushiro tekubidori taninzugake forms part of the Aikido Yuishinkai grading syllabus for 1st kyu (brown belt) gradings.

Have a great week

Ian Grant
Head Instructor
Aikido Warrior Dojo

Training notes – Yokomenuchi kokyu nage

In the below video Master Koretoshi Maruyama, Founder of Aikido Yuishinkai, provides instruction on one of the many forms of kokyu nage (breath throw) that can be used in response to a yokomenuchi attack (i.e. a circular blow to the side of the head).

Despite its simplicity of mechanical movement, Yokomenuchi kokyu nage, is a deceptively challenging technique that takes practice and understanding of applied kokyu (breath power) principles to successfully perform. Notably, any attempt to “muscle” the technique neutralises it.

In terms of martial application, it is essential that the uke’s balance be completely taken at first contact. Failure to do this places the nage in a precariously disadvantaged strategic position, particularly if the uke delivers a centred attack and follows through with a second strike or grapple .

Have a great week.

Ian Grant
Head Instructor
Aikido Warrior Dojo, Brisbane