Friday, July 28, 2006

Aikido Recap

All attacks were Ushiro Tekubi dori (Two wrists grasp from behind). Techniques applied were Shihonage (Four comer throw), Kotegaeshi (Throwing by turning out uke's wrist), and Iriminage (Entering throw). After working through these techniques, we had to apply them in a 3-man randori. Shortly after Randori, we had to apply 2 types of Kokyunage (Breathe throw), JiJunage (Arm entering throw), and Koshinage (Hip throw). Overall, randori practice is a great workout (as either nage or uke) and can easily display one's level of Aikido.

Lesson learned: Never stand still in Randori. Keep in mind where you are going next and keep in mind your center.

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