Learn intermediate Aikido techniques for avoiding and controlling an opponent's Yokomenuchi strikes in this free Aikido training video series featuring 4th degree black belt Gary Boaz.
Ikkyo can be done from the arm deflection Ukenagashi. Learn the Aikido technique Ikkyo from Ukenagashi Tenkan in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th degree black belt.
Irimi Nage from Yokomenuchi is done by striking the opponent's arm and taking them down. Learn the Aikido technique Nodo Nage from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th degree black belt.
Kotogaeshi from Yokomenuchi must be performed while moving in order to dodge the second punch. Learn the Aikido technique Kotegaeshi from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th degree black belt.
Kubishime from a hook punch is performed after first ducking the punch. Learn the Aikido technique Kubishime from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th degree black belt.
Nodo Nage from Yokomenuchi is done by blocking your opponent's punch, grabbing their head, and letting gravity take them down. Learn the Aikido technique Kaitenage from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th degree black belt.
Nikyo from Yokomenuchi can be done by entering in, or Irimi. Learn the Aikido technique reverse Irimi Nikyo in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th degree black belt.
Reverse Kubishime from Yokomenuchi can be done by striking a pressure point below the elbow. Learn the Aikido technique reverse Kubishime from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th degree black belt.
Sankyo from Yokomenuchi is done by throwing an atemi and ducking under the opponent's arm. Learn the Aikido technique Sankyo from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th degree black belt.
Yokomenuchi Kaitenage requires good timing and practice. Learn the Aikido technique Zenonage from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th degree black belt.
Zenponage from Yokomenuchi is done by cutting the arm and stepping into the line of attack. Learn the Aikido technique Zenponage from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th degree black belt.
Summary: There are many types and styles of martial arts. Among these is Aikido, and though some people may say it is not 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 techniques along with principles of motion will not only help you block an opponent's Yokomenuchi strike but will allow you to redirect their attack. Yokomenuchi can be defended using intermediate Aikido techniques such as Yokomenuchi Kaitenage.
In this free martial arts video series, learn intermediate Aikido techniques from 4th degree black belt Gary Boaz. Gary will teach you intermediate Aikido techniques from Yokomenuchi Waza. He will demonstrate Aikido techniques such as Yokomenuchi Ikkyo from Ukenagashi Tenakan, Yokomenuchi Sankyo, Yokomenuchi Kotegaeshi, Yokomenuchi Kubishime, Yokomenuchi Irimi Nage, Yokomenuchi Nodo Nage, Yokomenuchi Kaitenage, and Yokomenuchi Zenponage.
Expert: Gary Boaz has been training aikido for 17 years and is a 4th degree black belt under Fred Mastision Sensei of Aikido of Phoenix. He teach aikido, kyusho-jitsu, brazilian jiu-jitsu and defensive tacti