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As taught by the Founder to the Author, Aikido is an extremely efficient and versatile martial art. It does not rely upon a weapon or weapons but shows that the body movements are the same whether one holds a weapon or not.
The term riai means, literally, a blending of truths. By
The Founder said that a weapon should be used as and extension of the body. However, he stressed that one should not develop a dependence upon a particular weapon. To build this feeling, one should practice the basic exercises of ken and jo suburi, tai no henko, and kokyu dosa consistently. A good understanding of these basic exercises will enable the practitioner to move smoothly and surely with or without weapons.
Explanations have purposely been kept at a minimum to encourage the reader to use the book as a guide to developing understanding through practice.
Saito began his aikido training under the founder of aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, in Iwama in 1946 after having practiced some kendo, judo and karate. Although other students such as Koichi Tohei trained with Ueshiba for more years than Saito did, Saito's work allowed him to train almost as an uchideshi, for long periods as the only student. From 1946 until Ueshiba’s passing in 1969, Saito served as Ueshiba's assistant in a variety of ways at Iwama while his wife served Mrs. Ueshiba. During Saito’s period as a deshi he taught classes in the Iwama dojo. Before his death Ueshiba gave Morihiro Saito the responsibility of carrying on the teaching at the Iwama dojo and also the position of caretaker of the Aiki Jinja located in Iwama.
Contents
Foreword
Bodily Adaptation of 'Principle of swordsmanship'
Body Exercises ane Their Unlimited Ramifications
I. Variations in Kokyu-ho (Abdominal breath extension)
1. Kokyu-ho in the sitting posture-Basic pattern; Wrist held from below; Wrist held from above; Wrist pinned; Wrist held with full force; Elbow joints pinned
2. Kokyu-ho in the standing posture-Basic pattern; Wrist twisted; Wrist held up; Wrist held down; Hand grasped on the back
II. Variations of Basic Techniques
1. Sitting: Shomen-uchi (Straight strike at the head) Dai-Ikkyo (Arm pin)-Omote-waza (front technique), Ura-waza (Turning technique)
2. Standing: Shomen-uchi Dai-Ikkyo-Omote-waza; Ura-waza
3. Standing: Shomen-uchi DaiNikyo (Wrist turn)-Omote-waza; Ura-waza
4. Standing: Shomen-uchi Dai-Sankyo (Arm Twist)-Omote-waza; Ua-waza
5. Standing: Shomen-uchi DaiYonkyo (Forearm Pin)-Omote-waza; Ura-waza
6. Standing: Yokomen-uchi (Circular strike at the head) Dai-Gokyo (Defense against armed attacks)-Omote-waza; Ura-waza
7. Standing: Katate-dori (one hand held) shiho-nage (Four-corner throw)-Omote-waza;Ura-waza
8. Ki Flow and blending (ryote-dori or two-hand hold, shihonage)
9. Standing: Yokomen-uci shiho-nage
10. Standing: Katapdori (Shoulder hold) Shiho-nage
11. Hanmi-Handachi-waza Rote-dori Shiho-nage
13. Standing: Yokomen-uci Kotegaeshi (Wrist turn-out) Remarks on Kotegaeshi
14. Standing: Kaiten-nage (Rotary throw)-Uchi-mawari (inward)
15. Standing: Kaiten-nage-Soto-mawari (outward)
16. Ki Flow and Blending (Inward rotary throw)
17. Shomen-uchi Irimi-nage (Entering throw)-shomen-uchi Irmi-nage (2); Shomen-uchi Irimi-nage (3); REmarks on Irimi-nage; How t perform Irimi-nage
18. Ryote-dori Irimi-nage
19. Kata-dori Irimi-nage-When diverting the attack rightward; When diverting the attack leftward
20. Morote-dori (two hands holding one hand)-Irimi-nage; When turning the arm from above; When turning the arm from below
21. Hanmi-Handachi-waza-Shomen-uchi Irimi-nage
22. Tenchi-nage (Heaven-earth throw)
23. Kokyu-nage (Abdominal breath throw)-Tekubi (Wrist held); Sode-guchi (Cuff held); Sode (sleeve held)
24. Jyuji-garami or Ayadori (Cross-twine throw)- Mune (Lower lapel held); Both hands held from behind; Mune held from behind
25. Ushiro Eri-tori (Collar held from behind) Dai-Ikkyo
26. Ushiro Kokyu-nage-Collar held from behind 1 & 2
III. Modes of Variations
1. Koshi-nage (Hip throw) Henka-waza (Variations) (Variations from Koshi-nage to other techniques)-Koshi-nage 1 through 4; Henka-waza 5 & 6
2. Variations to basic techniques (Irimi-nage)-Ushiro Rote-dori (Both hands held from behind); Ushiro Eri-tori Irimi-nage; Ushiro Eri-tori Irimi-nage (Collar twisted from behind)
3. Ushiro-waza (Techniques against rear attacks) Variations-Ushiro Eri-tori Shiho-nage; Ushiro Eri-tori Kote-gaeshi
As taught by the Founder to the Author, Aikido is an extremely efficient and versatile martial art. It does not rely upon a weapon or weapons but shows that the body movements are the same whether one holds a weapon or not.
The term riai means, literally, a blending of truths. By
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understanding Aikido through riai, one sees that the taijutsu techniques were developed from movements using the sword. Therefore, training with the sword will develop taijustu technique.The Founder said that a weapon should be used as and extension of the body. However, he stressed that one should not develop a dependence upon a particular weapon. To build this feeling, one should practice the basic exercises of ken and jo suburi, tai no henko, and kokyu dosa consistently. A good understanding of these basic exercises will enable the practitioner to move smoothly and surely with or without weapons.
Explanations have purposely been kept at a minimum to encourage the reader to use the book as a guide to developing understanding through practice.
Saito began his aikido training under the founder of aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, in Iwama in 1946 after having practiced some kendo, judo and karate. Although other students such as Koichi Tohei trained with Ueshiba for more years than Saito did, Saito's work allowed him to train almost as an uchideshi, for long periods as the only student. From 1946 until Ueshiba’s passing in 1969, Saito served as Ueshiba's assistant in a variety of ways at Iwama while his wife served Mrs. Ueshiba. During Saito’s period as a deshi he taught classes in the Iwama dojo. Before his death Ueshiba gave Morihiro Saito the responsibility of carrying on the teaching at the Iwama dojo and also the position of caretaker of the Aiki Jinja located in Iwama.
Contents
Foreword
Bodily Adaptation of 'Principle of swordsmanship'
Body Exercises ane Their Unlimited Ramifications
I. Variations in Kokyu-ho (Abdominal breath extension)
1. Kokyu-ho in the sitting posture-Basic pattern; Wrist held from below; Wrist held from above; Wrist pinned; Wrist held with full force; Elbow joints pinned
2. Kokyu-ho in the standing posture-Basic pattern; Wrist twisted; Wrist held up; Wrist held down; Hand grasped on the back
II. Variations of Basic Techniques
1. Sitting: Shomen-uchi (Straight strike at the head) Dai-Ikkyo (Arm pin)-Omote-waza (front technique), Ura-waza (Turning technique)
2. Standing: Shomen-uchi Dai-Ikkyo-Omote-waza; Ura-waza
3. Standing: Shomen-uchi DaiNikyo (Wrist turn)-Omote-waza; Ura-waza
4. Standing: Shomen-uchi Dai-Sankyo (Arm Twist)-Omote-waza; Ua-waza
5. Standing: Shomen-uchi DaiYonkyo (Forearm Pin)-Omote-waza; Ura-waza
6. Standing: Yokomen-uchi (Circular strike at the head) Dai-Gokyo (Defense against armed attacks)-Omote-waza; Ura-waza
7. Standing: Katate-dori (one hand held) shiho-nage (Four-corner throw)-Omote-waza;Ura-waza
8. Ki Flow and blending (ryote-dori or two-hand hold, shihonage)
9. Standing: Yokomen-uci shiho-nage
10. Standing: Katapdori (Shoulder hold) Shiho-nage
11. Hanmi-Handachi-waza Rote-dori Shiho-nage
13. Standing: Yokomen-uci Kotegaeshi (Wrist turn-out) Remarks on Kotegaeshi
14. Standing: Kaiten-nage (Rotary throw)-Uchi-mawari (inward)
15. Standing: Kaiten-nage-Soto-mawari (outward)
16. Ki Flow and Blending (Inward rotary throw)
17. Shomen-uchi Irimi-nage (Entering throw)-shomen-uchi Irmi-nage (2); Shomen-uchi Irimi-nage (3); REmarks on Irimi-nage; How t perform Irimi-nage
18. Ryote-dori Irimi-nage
19. Kata-dori Irimi-nage-When diverting the attack rightward; When diverting the attack leftward
20. Morote-dori (two hands holding one hand)-Irimi-nage; When turning the arm from above; When turning the arm from below
21. Hanmi-Handachi-waza-Shomen-uchi Irimi-nage
22. Tenchi-nage (Heaven-earth throw)
23. Kokyu-nage (Abdominal breath throw)-Tekubi (Wrist held); Sode-guchi (Cuff held); Sode (sleeve held)
24. Jyuji-garami or Ayadori (Cross-twine throw)- Mune (Lower lapel held); Both hands held from behind; Mune held from behind
25. Ushiro Eri-tori (Collar held from behind) Dai-Ikkyo
26. Ushiro Kokyu-nage-Collar held from behind 1 & 2
III. Modes of Variations
1. Koshi-nage (Hip throw) Henka-waza (Variations) (Variations from Koshi-nage to other techniques)-Koshi-nage 1 through 4; Henka-waza 5 & 6
2. Variations to basic techniques (Irimi-nage)-Ushiro Rote-dori (Both hands held from behind); Ushiro Eri-tori Irimi-nage; Ushiro Eri-tori Irimi-nage (Collar twisted from behind)
3. Ushiro-waza (Techniques against rear attacks) Variations-Ushiro Eri-tori Shiho-nage; Ushiro Eri-tori Kote-gaeshi
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ISBN
870403729
Publication
Minato Research & Publishing Company 20-13 Tadao 3-chrome, Machida-shi Tokyo 194-02 Japan