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Basic aikido techniques like grabs and throws can help in self-defense and for avoiding injuring an attacker. Watch aikido demonstrations of beginner grab and throw moves with an internationally trained Aikido instructor in this free video series on martial arts.
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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.
In aikido, techniques like a blending breath throw are good ways to defend wrist grabs or attacks. Practice aikido blending breath 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 belt in this free video on aikido.
Aikido techniques like the four-direction throw can defend a wrist grab by tossing an opponent down. Practice aikido four-directional throwing techniques with a third-degree black belt in this free video on aikido.
Pinning the wrist in aikido is a technique that defends overhead attacks and gives great maneuverability to the defender. Practice aikido wrist techniques with a third-degree black belt in this free video on aikido.
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.
Gripping the wrist after an overhead attack in aikido is a technique that controls an opponent's whole body and allows a throw or toss. Practice aikido wrist techniques with a third-degree black belt in this free video on aikido.
In aikido, a technique that grips the wrist can block an overhead attack and lead to a blending breath throw. Practice aikido blending breath throwing techniques with 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 aikido.
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 aikido.
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 video on aikido.
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 free video on aikido.
Kosa-dori kokyunage is an aikido technique that starts with a wrist grab and tosses the opponent. Practice aikido kosa-dori kokyunage techniques with a third-degree black belt in this free video on aikido.
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 video on aikido.
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 video on aikido.
Katate-dori sumi otoshi is an aikido technique that takes an attacker's momentum and leads it into a toss or throw. Practice aikido katate-dori sumi otoshi techniques with a third-degree black belt in this free video on aikido.
Katate-dori kagami gaeshi is an aikido technique that begins with lifting the palm up and turning it down again. Practice aikido katate-dori kagami gaeshi techniques with a third-degree black belt in this free video on aikido.
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.
Aikido, the modern Japanese martial art, was developed between the 1920s and 1960s and emphasizes the spiritual and philosophical development of its students. This development of spirituality and philosophical belief is directly derived from Shinto and Buddhism. The name ‘aikido’ comes directly from three Japanese characters that stand for ‘matching,’ ‘spirit,’ and ‘way.’ Aikido is meant to distract or immobilize, not kill or permanently damage the attacker. Aikido fighters are thus demonstrating an effective but merciful response. Ueshiba (the Great Teacher of aikido) declared: To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace. In this free video series on aikido techniques, third-degree black belt and aikido instructor Dr. Jeff Albright teaches basic throws to defend against grabs and overhead strikes. Dr. Albright gives instructions for self-defense from same-side and cross-side wrist grabs, including simple throws and blending breath throws. He also demonstrates great aikido techniques for defending against overhead attacks without injuring the attacker.
Dr. Jeff Albright "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 holds teaching certificates in various other marital art styles. Dr. Albright has taught classes at well-known Aikido schools in Nagasaki, Japan and instructed officers and personnel for the Japanese Self-Defense Forces. Furthermore, he is a graduate of Ichikukai Misogi Shogaku, a prestigious martial arts program in Japan. Having trained in Japan for nearly 5 years and being fluent in Japanese language and culture, Dr. Albright provides an authentic style of Aikido emphasizing both fluidity of movement and practicality.dkdk
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