For the first time, will be provided a concrete explanation of the metaphysical roots of Aikido, which holds that an infinite number of situations can be addressed through a single principle. This practice is the only one that enables the recognition of unity within the multiplicity of forms.
“When the opponent seeks to strike, one must first provoke in them that very desire to strike, then let them give themselves over to it.” - O Sensei Morihei Ueshiba, Budō, p5
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.
