The attack techniques in aikido are called kogeki, and they are just as important to practice as the defense techniques. Here are the basic grab attacks, with some applications.
The attacker (uke) should be just as focused and continuously aware as the defender (nage) in aikido. Otherwise, it is hardly possible to reach some skill in the aikido techniques. That means the attacker also strives to be balanced and effective. It also means that the attacker is active and adaptive all through the technique.
Of course, this must be trained with care to avoid accidents, and the training should adapt to the levels of the participants. The attacks should be done so that the defender has a chance of trying and learning the techniques. As the defender improves, so do the intensity of the attacks.
This video shows a number of basic grip attacks. It also shows how they might be followed up by strike attacks or throws. The aikido techniques should be done so that such follow-ups are avoided.
Attacks are also means of defense - the attacker aims to avoid counter attacks. That is particularly important with grab attacks. They are equally offensive and defensive. This video shows how that can play out.
For basic training of grabs, it is important to do them gotai, which means that the attacker is allowed to complete them. Normally, though, aikido techniques should start before the attacker succeeds with a grab, which is called jutai.
I have also made a video on strike techniques, which can be found here:
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I have written a book about attacks in aikido. See the link to it below.
Uke was Stephan Schröder: / @stephanschroder7611
My aikido dojo is Enighet in Malmö, Sweden: www.aikidoenighet.se/
For more about aikido, visit my website:
www.stenudd.com/aikido/
My aikido books:
www.amazon.com/Aikido-Princip...
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20 июл 2024
