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Aikido basic techniques that are included in the Rokkyu test are the foundation of Aikido martial arts. Learn these basic techniques in this free video series.
There are 16 videos in this series:
Aikido philosophy is just as important as Aikido techniques. Find out what Aikido is all about in this free video.
The Aikido technique Ushiro Tekubi Tori Kokyunas allows the martial artist to defend against an enemy attacking from behind. Learn this important Aikido technique in this free video.
The Aikido technique Ushiro Tekubi Tori Kotegaeshi allows the martial artist to defend against an enemy attacking from behind. Learn this important Aikido technique in this free video.
The Aikido technique Kotegaeshi is a good move from which to execute a pin move. Learn how to pin an opponent from Kotegaeshi in this free video.
The Aikido throwing technique Ushiro Tekubi Tori Sayunage allows the martial artist to defend against an enemy attacking from behind. Learn this important Aikido technique in this free video.
The Aikido technique Karate Ryote Tori Shihonage allows the martial artist to defend against an opponent's frontal attack. Learn this important Aikido technique in this free video.
The Aikido technique Ryote Tori Tenchinage is a throwing move that the martial artist can use against an enemy attacking from behind. Learn this important Aikido technique in this free video.
A foundation Aikido technique Katate Tori Hantai Ikkyo is extremely important for the martial artist. Learn how to correctly execute this powerful technique in this free video.
The Aikido technique Katate Tori Hantai Ikkyo is very effective to use to help pin an opponent. Learn how to pin an attacker using the Ikkyo Pin in this free video.
Aikido technique Katate Tori Hantai Nikyo is a powerful move that gives the defender control over the attacker's arm. Learn how to execute the Katate Tori Hantai Nikyo technique in this free video.
Aikido pin techniques are crucial for the Aikido martial artist. Learn the Nikyo Pin in this free video.
Aikido technique Munedori Kokyunage allows the martial artist to gain control of an attackers arm and change the direction of the attack. Learn the Mundedori Kokyunage technique in this free video.
Aikido technique Munetsuki Kotegaeshi allows the Aikido martial artist to block an opponents punch and re-route the energy. Learn the Munetsuki Kotegaeshi Aikido technique in this free video.
Blocking a knife hand strike is essential in Aikido. Learn the Shomenuchi Ikkyo technique to block a knife hand strike and pin an attacker in this free video.
Aikido technique Yokomenuchi Kokyunage is a powerful move that blocks a hook punch or knife hand and gives the defender control over the attacker's arm. Learn how to execute the Yokomenuchi Kokyunage technique in this free video.
Ukemi is an essential part of Aikido. Learn Ukemi techniques such as the forward roll and Samurai walk in this free video.
There are many types and styles of martial arts. Among these is Aikido, which though it might not be the deadliest martial art, it is a powerful martial art that excels at allowing the martial artist to redirect an opponent's momentum and attack. Learning Aikido will not only help you increase balance, hand-eye coordination, strength, and quickness, but will help you to defend yourself from an aggressor as well.
In these free martial arts training videos learn basic Aikido techniques from Aikido fourth degree black belt Gary Boaz. Gary will demonstrate essential basic Aikido techniques such as Ushiro Tekubi Tori Kokyunas, Kotegaeshi, and Sayunage. He will teach you Aikido pin moves such as the Kotegaeshi Pin and the Ikkyo Pin. Additionally Gary will share Aikido philosophy and demonstrate punch blocking techniques such as Munetsuki Kotegaeshi, Shomenuchi Ikkyo, and Yokomenuchi Kokyunage. Remember learning any martial art takes practice and dedication and Aikido is no exception.
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