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Summary: The aikido technique of the blending breath throw can defend an overhead attack after grabbing the wrist. Practice aikido blending breath 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
"OKay, we showed a little bit of this last time. Once we get here, we get locked. Say we're thinking we're going to be able to do this and go back this way. Maybe there's somebody coming from this direction. If that's the case, we definitely want to bring this in, we're going to step across his body, tank on, and let him go. OKay? So we're going to cut, and go all the way in, hand to your hand. OKay? Let's turn a little bit. So, from here, bring his wrist in, elbow up, OKay? Last time we came back and through. This time somebody's coming from behind so we're going to go forward. I'm going to slide, take a step, bring this up, and launch in that direction. OKay? Be careful, it's kind of tough to let loose. OKay? You can see the power being generated by the hips. Be cautious, be careful, but make sure the elbow comes in. OKay? Keeping it straight, you're not going to get anything."
eHow Article: Aikido Technique: Overhead Attack & Blending Breath Throw