Shihonage and Posture: How to Stay Centered from Any Grab

Have you ever been doing a technique from katatedori with no trouble, only to suddenly get confused when you try to execute the same technique from ryotedori or morotedori? Your posture falls apart, you stiffen up, and maybe you even grab the wrong wrist.

In today’s lesson, we’ll work on katatedori and ryotedori, in the context of shihonage.

We also study how to absorb the force of the attack into our center, as well as classic footwork, all while striving to maintain good posture and connection.

I hope today’s video gives you some insight, inspiration, and motivation to help you make the most of your training and take your Aikido to the next level.

Let’s check it out. And be sure to stick around until the end for a special announcement.