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Summary: 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 belt in this free video on aikido.
"Sensei" Jeff Albright has been practicing martial arts for more than 20 years. He holds a 3rd degree black belt in Aikido, black belts in Karate and Iaido (a.k.a. Samurai sword), and...read more
"Feel the resistance. It's not pushing with the arm, we're entering with the hips. Once you have the connection, then find the angle that you can move and get the technique to happen. Sometimes, it seems a little easier this way. Sometimes you can cheat and go a little bit across his body. OKay? First version, feel it, and you'll find you can probably come across this way, almost 90 degrees to. Feel it, and find out what works for you. OKay? If he's being rather, he's got a lot of force coming in, we're just going to blend with that. I can't push in, I can't go that way. If he's pushing on me, just blend and go. So, he's pushing hard, I can't move in, blend, go with it."
eHow Article: Aikido Technique: Grab & Front Four-Direction Throw