Aikido has many different styles and techniques, each with their own name and terms within the style. This free video clip series and martial arts expert will cover Japanese Aikido striking techniques and teach you several of the vital methods that make up the form.
There are basic differences between beginning and intermediate Aikido. Learn tips about what they are in this free video clip from an Aikido expert instructor.
In Aikido a front kick is a very effective strike that will stop your opponent immediately. Learn tips on how to properly do this and where to hit in this free video clip from an expert Aikido instructor.
In Aikido a Imen Tsuki is also known as a straight head punch. Learn tips on how to properly do this and where to hit in this free video clip from an expert Aikido instructor.
In Aikido a Kokomen Uchi is also known as a side head punch. Learn tips on how to properly do this and where to hit in this free video clip from an expert Aikido instructor.
In Aikido a Mune Tsuki is also known as a straight body punch. Learn tips on how to properly do this and where to hit in this free video clip from an expert Aikido instructor.
In Aikido a reverse kick is a very effective strike that will stop your opponent immediately. Learn tips on how to properly do this and where to hit in this free video clip from an expert Aikido instructor.
In Aikido a Shomen Uchi is also known as an overhead strike. Learn tips on how to properly do this and where to hit in this free video clip from an expert Aikido instructor.
In Aikido a side kick is a very effective strike that will stop your opponent immediately. Learn tips on how to properly do this and where to hit in this free video clip from an expert Aikido instructor.
Summary: 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 series of videos, see an expert demonstrate aikido moves, strikes, throws, locks, and drops. Practice with our expert as he shows you how to do proper Morotedori Waza techniques and moves. Take it a step further and learn other Japanese specific Aikido techniques that are only referred to in the Japanese native tongue. This expert is a black belt in Aikido and will not lead you astray. You’ll learn many self defense tips for practical everyday situations.
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