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One method of defense against spinning backfist using the Aikido technique "ikkyo," the "first teaching."

One method of defending a jab with Aikido

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Aikido defense against being pinned against a wall

A few ideas on how to defend a grab-and-punch attack using Aikido techniques and principles.

One method of projection defense against rear bear hug attack using the Aikido principle of kokyu, "breath/timing."

A few ideas on defending a rear choke using Aikido. The traditional rear choke attack in Aikido involves one arm around the neck and the other hand...

One method of escaping a headlock and controlling the attacker using Aikido!

One method of defense against side kick using Aikido principles.

One method of defending a roundhouse kick (a.k.a. mawashi geri) using the Aikido principle of entering and turning (irimi-tenkan)

One method of defense against front kick using Aikido principles of deflection/evasion, and controlling the attacker's balance.

One method of defense against front kick with take-down and joint lock using Aikido principles. The straight ankle lock can be found in many martia...

Demonstration of defense against 1-2 striking combination using the iriminage technique from Aikido

A method of defending against jab using the Aikido technique "kotegaeshi." With practice, this technique can be used against more experienced strik...

Two methods of defense against beer bottle attack using Aikido.

IMPORTANT: Facing an armed attacker is a LAST RESORT OPTION (common sense). If possible, escape is always best when faced with a weapon or any viol...

Defense against roundhouse/haymaker punch using an applied variation of the Aikido technique "kaitenage."

Defense against haymaker/roundhouse punch using the Aikido principle of irimi-tenkan (entering and turning).

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Aikido defense against single-leg take-down using direct tenkan motion and the Aikido principle "keep weight underside."

Demonstration of defense against tackle and takedown shot using Aikido principles.

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Ryron and Rener Gracie show some tips on keeping the mount and mount escape

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The most popular image associated with kata is that of a karate practitioner performing a series of punches and kicks in the air. The kata are exec...

It is a tradition at our dojo that your birthday gift is one throw for every year, plus one to grow on! Who needs cake? Get this guy some water!

Aikido demonstration of techniques from various attacks. Filmed on Feb 06, 2009 at Aikido World Alliance headquarters Kiku Matsu Dojo in Chicago, ...

Aikido demonstration of various techniques from the jab attack. Filmed on Feb 06, 2009 at Aikido World Alliance headquarters, Kiku Matsu Dojo in Ch...

Aikido demonstration of various techniques from ryokatatori (two-handed shoulder grab) attack. Filmed on Feb 06, 2009 at Kiku Matsu Dojo in Chicago.

Brief free demonstration of various Aikido techniques from the ushirotekubitori (grabbing both wrists from behind) attack. Filmed at The Roswell Bu...

Brief free demonstration of various Aikido techniques from the ryotetori (grabbing both hands) attack. Filmed at The Roswell Budokan, Roswell GA in...

Brief Aikido demonstration of various techniques from the munetsuki (thrusting punch) attack. Filmed at The Roswell Budokan, Roswell GA in October,...