Video: Ikkyo from a Lapel Grab

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Ikkyo from the lapel grab, or Katetori, is a martial arts technique that allows you to move off the line of attack and control an opponent's head, and is an essential Aikido technique. Learn the essential Aikido move of Ikkyo from the lapel grab, or Katetori, in this free Aikido video clip.

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This Ikkyo is going to be from a lapel grab, also known as Katetori. I want to move off Daniel's line of attack. In order to do that, I'm going to step off back at an angle. At the same time I'm going to sweep down his arm. By sweeping down his arm, I can begin to move his head, without having to make one single point of contact. I can distribute the impact and energy over a large area, and get the same effect. So step, I'll sweep the arm. That sweeping hand comes, and my goal is to grab the knife edge of his hand here. So off, then I sweep that, I've grabbed the knife edge of his hand now. With my entire body, I turn him over. Try to avoid just using your physical strength. Here, turn my entire body, now he's set up for the Ikkyo. My hand, my free hand, comes to the elbow, push it forward just slightly. Now, as I do that my hips and hands will begin to follow the technique. Nice and slow, his elbow comes in, boom. I'm at the bottom of Ikkyo right here, my feet and hands come together. One more time. I'm off the line, turn my entire body, and with the elbow I step through, and to Ikkyo. That is Ikkyo control, from lapel grab, Katetori.

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Ikkyo from a Lapel Grab

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