This is a clip showing a way to deal with a (surprise) round punch. It involves covering, something not usually seen in Aikido, and moving in (tsukuri and/or irimi) then dropping or turning (tai-sabaki) and allowing Uke to lose their balance.
L. Novick, Nage, P. Stearns, Uke 8/08 www.aceaikido.com
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