Yokomenuchi

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

Taninzugake demonstration (1): Yokomenuchi

In the below video, Peter Kelly Sensei, Chief Instructor, Aikido Yuishinkai Australia, gives a demonstration of yokomenuchi 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 yokomenuchi, which is a side blow to the head.

Yokomenuchi taninzugake forms part of the Aikido Yuishinkai grading syllabus for 1st kyu (brown belt) and dan (black belt) gradings. 

Have a great week

Ian Grant
Head Instructor
Aikido Warrior Dojo