This is the first clear and comprehensive definition of the fundamental principle of Aikido. It is based on the precise instructions given by the founder of Aikido in "Budō". These instructions had never been made public until now. The book is banned from publication in Japan.
Hanmi is a position, it is static. Hito e mi is nothing other than hanmi, but it is the dynamic form of this position. Hito e mi is the rotation of hanmi and its transformation into a ‘moving line’ (O Sensei’s expression) through the pivoting of the body.
Certain detailed explanations given by O Sensei in Budō – which have never been taken into account by anyone due to the ban on reprinting this work in Japanese and the lack of a reliable translation – have enabled me to gain access to hidden knowledge.
Certain extremely precise explanations given by O Sensei in Budō – which have never been taken into account by anyone, due to the lack of a literal and reliable translation of this work – have enabled me to gain a new insight that feels like a revelation.
The exercise is based on the principle of awase: when uke jo is in control between uchi jo’s two wrists, uchi jo raises his jo once more to attack shomen. Uke jo then simply has to follow this movement.
EXCEPTIONAL PARTICIPATION of Maître Alain GRASON, 8th Dan, a pioneer of French Aikido – The traditional knowledge of Aikido can only be preserved and passed on by small groups of individuals who are free from any particular allegiance.
In Aikido, there is no such thing as a linear ‘straight forward’ entry, just as there is no such thing as a linear ‘straight backwards’ throw.
