Elevating Aikido Techniques: Katadori Continued - Standing Edition

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In this video, part of our 5-Day Aikido Summer Camp in Los Angeles, we delve deeper into katadori, now transitioning to a standing position.

Explore the seamless integration of hip and hand movements, creating fluidity and precision. Witness t...

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Exploring Katadori from the ground, up. Suwari waza katadori grounding and expansion exercise.

Embark on an exploration of Aikido katadori, as we share highlights from our recent 5-Day Aikido Summer Camp in Los Angeles.

Explore the nuances of balancing atemi distance with expansion and leading of the shoulder. And discover the power of total, full-body relaxation, as it applies to the nag...

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Mastering Shomen Uchi Ikkyo: Aikido's Essential Technique Unveiled

Unlock the essence of Aikido with shomen uchi ikkyo. Dive into insights from our 5-Day Summer Camp, where we explore the importance of closing the gap, committing attacks from the center, and extending attacks through the partner. Watch the video to grasp the nuances and elevate your Aikido pract...

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Unlocking Aikido Potential: The Power of Suwari Waza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo

Discover the transformative benefits of starting Aikido classes with suwari waza shomen uchi ikkyo. From developing a strong base to promoting joint health, explore how this seated technique can elevate your practice. Learn key tips to ensure longevity and maximize the benefits.

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Exploring the Intricacies of Shoto in Aikido: Unveiling Hidden Tensions and Enhancing Techniques

Dive deeper into your Aikido practice, as we unravel the mysteries of shoto techniques in this comprehensive blog post. Have you ever questioned the potential dangers of using shoto in your Aikido practice? Our detailed analysis delves into the reasons behind this vulnerability, shedding light on...

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Top 5 Videos: #1: Iriminage - Reversing the turn - YouTube 1 Year Anniv Celebration!

As you may have already heard, I’m celebrating the 1 year anniversary of launching my YouTube channel by sharing my 5 most popular videos of the last 12 months.

Today’s video is the final video in this series. In other words, it’s THE most popular video on my channel over the last 12 months.

Ch...

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Top 5 Videos: #2: Yamaguchi Sensei at Hachimangu - YouTube 1 Year Anniv Celebration!

To celebrate the 1 year anniversary of launching my YouTube channel, I’m sharing my 5 most popular videos of the last 12 months.

Today’s video is number 2 on the Top 5 list. Over the next 5 weeks, I’ll be sharing all 5, one by one, finally ending with my number one most popular video of the last...

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Top 5 Videos: #3: Kokyunage, using shoto as pointer - YouTube 1 Year Anniv Celebration!

To celebrate the 1 year anniversary of launching my YouTube channel, I’m sharing my 5 most popular videos of the last 12 months.

Today’s video is number 3 on the Top 5 list. Over the next 5 weeks, I’ll be sharing all 5, one by one, finally ending with my number one most popular video of the last...

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Top 5 Videos Since Launch: #4: Ikkyo w Shoto - YouTube 1 Year Anniv Celebration!

As I said last week, I’m celebrating the 1 year anniversary of launching my YouTube channel by sharing my 5 most popular videos of the last 12 months.

Today’s video is number 4 on the Top 5 list. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing all 5, one by one, finally ending with my number one most p...

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Top 5 Videos: #5: Koshinage - YouTube 1 Year Anniv Celebration!

To celebrate the 1 year anniversary of launching my YouTube channel, I’m sharing my 5 most popular videos of the last 12 months.

Today’s video is the first in this series, so it’s number 5 on the list of my most popular videos. Over the next 5 weeks, I’ll be sharing all 5, one by one, finally en...

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VIDEO: AIKIDO: Shihonage - Ashi sabaki illustrated with bokken and wakizashi, Part 2

Do you find that you sometimes get locked down when you’re doing shihonage? That you can’t advance forward under uke’s arm?

Today’s video is Part 2 of the first of the highlights videos from our Aikido Summer Seminar in Los Angeles last month.

The class was right after lunch so I thought it mig...

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VIDEO: AIKIDO: Shihonage - Ashi sabaki illustrated with bokken and wakizashi, Part 1

Do you find that you sometimes get locked down when you’re doing shihonage? That you can’t advance forward under uke’s arm?

Today’s video is the first of the highlights videos from our Aikido Summer Seminar in Los Angeles last month.

The class was right after lunch so I thought it might be the ...

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