Morote dori kokyu ho – How to create a loss of balance
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.
Sokumen irimi nage
Aikido DNA
When the movement of Aikido is performed correctly, it is connected to DNA, to the great cosmic serpent that unites all living beings under the sun.
The tenkan effect
Tenkan is impossible without irimi, but irimi is powerless without tenkan. There is a tenkan effect on uke which moves him.
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