Aikido

Iriminage is a very effective defense against a spinning back kick once you have moved out of the line of attack. Learn how to use Iriminage to defend a spinning back kick in this free Aikido...

Defending a skipping side kick can be dangerous. Learn how to use Kubishime defend against a hopping side kick in this free Aikido video featuring a 4th degree black belt.

Tenkan is an important technique to use to avoid a side kick. Learn how to use Tenkan to defend a side kick in this free Aikido video featuring a 4th degree black belt.

You cannot block a front kick with the small bone of your arm but you can redirect it. Learn how to defend a front kick in this free Aikido video featuring a 4th degree black belt.

Ryote Tori Koshinage allows you to throw an attacker over your hips. Learn the advanced Aikido technique Ryote Tori Koshinage in this free martial arts training video featuring a 4th degree black...

Ryote Tori Koshinage allows you to throw an attacker over your hips. Learn the advanced Aikido technique Ryote Tori Koshinage in this free martial arts training video featuring a 4th degree black...

Reverse Kubishime from Yokomenuchi can be done by striking a pressure point below the elbow. Learn the Aikido technique reverse Kubishime from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson...

Sankyo from Yokomenuchi is done by throwing an atemi and ducking under the opponent's arm. Learn the Aikido technique Sankyo from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th...

Kotogaeshi from Yokomenuchi must be performed while moving in order to dodge the second punch. Learn the Aikido technique Kotegaeshi from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a...

Kubishime from a hook punch is performed after first ducking the punch. Learn the Aikido technique Kubishime from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th degree black belt.

Irimi Nage from Yokomenuchi is done by striking the opponent's arm and taking them down. Learn the Aikido technique Nodo Nage from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th...

Yokomenuchi Kaitenage requires good timing and practice. Learn the Aikido technique Zenonage from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th degree black belt.

Zenponage from Yokomenuchi is done by cutting the arm and stepping into the line of attack. Learn the Aikido technique Zenponage from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th...

Wrist locks can severely damage the joints of an attacker or give you control over them. Learn how to do a wrist lock from a two handed push or Ryotedori in this free Aikido training video...

Nikyo can be used against an attacker who pushes you in the chest. Learn how to do Nikyo from a two handed push or Ryotedori in this free Aikido training video featuring a 4th degree black belt.

Ikkyo can be done from the arm deflection Ukenagashi. Learn the Aikido technique Ikkyo from Ukenagashi Tenkan in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th degree black belt.

Nikyo from Yokomenuchi can be done by entering in, or Irimi. Learn the Aikido technique reverse Irimi Nikyo in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th degree black belt.

The chin has a pressure point that can be used to gain control of an opponent. Learn how to do Ushiro chin grab from an opponent's strike in this free Aikido training video featuring a 4th degree...

Kubishime can be used against an attacker that pushes you in the chest. Learn how to do Kubishime from a two handed push or Ryotedori in this free Aikido training video featuring a 4th degree...

Sayunage to Kubishime is a painful Aikido technique to use against enemy who pushes you in the chest. Learn how to do Sayunage and transition to Kubishime from a two handed push or Ryotedori in...

Ryotedori Kokyunage Tenkan splits the opponent's arms and allows you to throw them past you. Learn how to do Kokyunage Tenkan from a two handed push or Ryotedori in this free Aikido training video...

The rei, or etiquette, of an aikido class includes the final bows that end the session. Learn the aikido rei tradition from a third-degree black belt in this free video on aikido.

Many aikido techniques can take the momentum of an overhead attack and turn it against the attacker. Practice aikido self defense techniques with a third-degree black belt in this free video on...

In aikido, a grab coming across the body can be answered with a technique to throw the attacker. Practice aikido circular throwing techniques with a third-degree black belt in this free video on...

Tsuki kaitenage is an aikido technique that takes a forward punch from an attacker and leads it into a toss. Practice aikido tsuki kaitenage techniques with a third-degree black belt in this free...

Kosa-dori koshinage is an aikido technique that turns a forward punch from an attacker into a lift and throw. Practice aikido kosa-dori koshinage techniques with a third-degree black belt in this...

Katate-dori kokyunage is an aikido technique that starts with a same-side grab and tosses an opponent. Practice aikido Katate-dori kokyunage techniques with a third-degree black belt in this free...

Katate-dori kokyunage is an aikido technique that starts with a same-side grab and tosses an opponent. Practice aikido katate-dori kokyunage techniques with a third-degree black belt in this free...

Foot movements are important in martial arts like aikido to center the body and stabilize techniques. Practice aikido foot movements with a third-degree black belt in this free video on aikido.

Aikido techniques, like an entering throw, are good responses to same-side wrist grabs or attacks. Practice aikido throwing techniques with a third-degree black belt in this free video on aikido.

Aikido techniques like a four-direction throw can toss an opponent who grabs without directly striking him or her. Practice aikido four-directional throwing techniques with a third-degree black...

Repetition and dedication are the only ways to continuously develop aikido skills and techniques. Begin to master the self-defense art of aikido with tips from a third-degree black belt martial...

Aikido has many physical and mental benefits including loss of weight and a feeling of community. Begin to master the self-defense art of aikido with tips from a third-degree black belt martial...

There is a harmony of energies between two aikido opponents as they train with attacks and defenses. Begin to master the self-defense art of aikido with tips from a third-degree black belt martial...

The purpose of aikido training is not perfection of a martial skill but the improvement of one's character. Begin to master the self-defense art of aikido with tips from a third-degree black belt...

Aikido is unique in that it uses the opponent's energy against them instead of letting it go to waste. Begin to master the self-defense art of aikido with tips from a third-degree black belt...

After aikido class has ended, there is a standard procedure to observe. Discover how an aikido weapons class ends with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts weapons.

Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed throughout the 20th century. Begin to master the self-defense art of aikido with tips from a third-degree black belt martial arts instructor in this free...

Practice aikido by doing a step and cut up warm-up technique. Step and cut up in aikido with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts weapons.

In aikido, focusing on the weapon allows the body to slow down. Focus in aikido with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts weapons.

One aikido weapons warm-up includes stepping back, dropping the sword to the side and then raising it all the way up. Warm up for aikido with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video...

In aikido, a simple stand and advance technique can be very useful. Practice advancing in ashindru with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts weapons.

Before aikido weapons, there were other techniques used in aikido. Discover traditional aikido techniques with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts weapons.

Randori requires strategy during combat. Learn how to perform arm deflections in Randori in this free Aikido training video featuring a 4th degree black belt.

Kokyunage is a great technique to use in conjunction with arm deflections in Randori. Learn how to do Kokyunage in Randori in this free Aikido training video featuring a 4th degree black belt.

Randori is dynamic and fast and you must react without thought. Learn how to do Iriminage in Randori in this free Aikido training video featuring a 4th degree black belt.

Immobilization techniques in Randori allow you to defend yourself from multiple attackers. Learn immobilization techniques for Randori in this advanced Aikido training video featuring a 4th degree...

Dai Ashi is an Aikido exercise that trains the student to increase their speed in defending themselves against multiple attackers. Learn the advanced Aikido technique Dai Ashi in this free Aikido...

Dai Ashi is a great exercise in Aikido to learn how to defend against multiple attackers. Learn the advanced Aikido technique Dai Ashi in this free Aikido training video featuring a 4th degree...

Using Aikido principles of motion allows you to adapt to a fight. Learn how to defend yourself from a kick and punch combination attack in this free Aikido training video featuring a 4th degree...