List of Aikido Techniques with Instructions

Aikido is a modern and at the same time original form of Budo, based on Ueshiba O Sensei's belief that "through constant, unrelenting training of mind and body, the path of humanity can be realized . " However, despite the fact that the original form was presented with certain necessary and justified amendments for the understanding of Aikido by the general public, its main meaning remained unchanged. This premise is that true Budo does not cherish an irrational or aggressive attitude. It does not involve anyone in competition or competition. This is the way to improve your own character.

K. Ueshiba

Initially, martial art simply looked like a method of defense and attack, and only then was it transformed into psycho physiological complexes with certain philosophical concepts.
Today's aikido has its origins in the Daito-ryu aikijujutsu (daito-ryu aikijujutsu) , which was founded by Xissia Teizhun, the sixth son of King Seiwa (reigned 858-876 AD) - the Minamoto family. The fundamentals of the technique took shape later as the secret art of the Takeda house, which took the form of samurai combat practice, known only to members of this family. Around the end of the sixteenth century, the family, then headed by Takeda Kunitsugu, moved their main residence to the Aizu area (today Fukushima Prefecture). There, the technique was further improved.

After 1868, Sokaku Takeda sensei, as the head of the clan (in search of livelihood), decided to teach this art to others, and from that moment on, Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu ceased to be a secret. Morihei Ueshiba
was one of Sokaku Takeda's best students.(1883-1969). Morihei Ueshiba systematized and somewhat modified the technique of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu, creating the art of upbringing the spirit, which later, in 1942, was called Aikido. Aikido is an art that synthesizes the study of techniques, techniques, spiritual, energetic, psychological aspects of personality development. The purpose of aikido is not only to teach people self-defense, to a greater extent it is a process of self-improvement. Aikido is equally effective as a general strengthening and self-developing system of exercises, and its applied part, which is a universal means of self-defense.
The practice of aikido is very useful for people of any age, regardless of physical data, it is not of a religious nature, and is equally accessible to everyone.
An excellent illustration of the basic principle of aikido is the following example - a stone weighing 3 kg falls on your head, you can catch it or move aside, letting it fall to the ground. If a 300 kg stone falls on you, then there is no point in catching it if you value your own health. And the only way out to survive is to step aside and not prevent him from falling. In both cases, when leaving, your physical costs are identical and, in addition, they are not tiring at all. There is a certain limit to what can be accomplished with physical strength alone. But this limit does not exist in the non-use of violence. Aikido also teaches how, using the strength of the enemy, to subdue him. Moreover, the form of manifestation of aggression, be it a blow or a seizure, does not matter.
Aikido is a school of morality and upbringing of a person, a science of life that serves a person, and although it does not teach how to live, being a philosophy of spirit, it provides an opportunity for spiritual self-realization of a person. This is the youngest of the BUDO arts. The meaning of aikido can be understood from the direct translation of this name:

Moreover, this path, this road going nowhere, having a seemingly clear goal - self-protection and recovery, the path constantly pushes the horizon of our self-perfection, leading us to the moment of self-realization, self-disclosure, inner revelation, to what is commonly called SATORI in Japan.
The training should be based on the postulate - "your partner is a good friend, not an enemy." Partners are working to improve each other. One who seeks perfection only for himself and neglects others will never become a master of Aikido. Only the one who diligently improves his partner hones himself.
Aikido is not only a fighting technique, it is a way of life, a way of knowing and improving oneself. Aikido can be thought of as six types of massage:

aiki-taiso ( aiki-taiso ) - warm-up, massage of joints, muscles and tendons, by performing movements that warm them up;
sokushindo ( sokushindo ) - massage of the foot ( "the road from the foot to the heart");
Taijitsu ( tai jutsu ) - directly a combat technique, performed gently, smoothly until the full stroke of the joint (intra-articular massage);
do in ( do in ) - acupressure, stimulating the work of internal organs, is performed by tapping;
Shiatsu ( shiatsu ) - acupressure massage the whole body (

List of Aikido Techniques with Instructions

Listed below are a wide variety of Aikido techniques (i.e. elbow control, throws, pinning, etc.). This Japanese martial arts has hundreds of different techniques and combinations. Nevertheless, we have tried to list a number of the most common basic techniques and/or well-known techniques used in Aikido and provide you with instructional videos for these techniques. However, be aware that the names for some techniques can vary by school. You will also find many of these techniques used in Aikido katas. For basic Jo techniques, please visit the Aikido Jo Suburi section.

The information on these pages and videos are meant to reinforce and supplement the instruction given at your Aikido classes. To properly understand these techniques, you need to learn them from an Aikido instructor who can provide you with an in-depth explanation of the technique, help correct your mistakes, answer your questions and detail how the technique should be utilized.

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Basic Aikido Techniques

Aikido Ikkyo - First Teaching (Elbow Control)
Aikido Nikyo - Second Teaching (Wrist Control)
Aikido Sankyo - Third Teaching (Wrist Control)
Aikido Yonkyo - Fourth Teaching (Wrist Control & Pressure Point)
Aikido Gokyo - Fifth Teaching (Elbow Control)
Aikido Rokkyo - Sixth Teaching (Arm Control)

Other Important Basic Aikido Exercises - According to Traditional Aikido of Sonoma, "O'Sensei once said that a student could learn all the basics of aikido if he practiced just three techniques: tai-no-henko, morotedori-kokyuho, and suwariwaza-kokyuho".

Aikido Morote-Dori Kokyu-Ho - Morote-Dori Kokyu-Ho is an Aikido exercise that teaches students how to unbalance an attacker who has grabbed them with two hands.
Aikido Suwari-Waza Kokyu-Ho - Suwari-Waza Kokyu-Ho focuses on defending against grabs when seated (in a traditional Samurai kneeling position).
Aikido Tai No Henko - Tai No Henko is an Aikido exercise that teaches the basics for redirecting an attack.
Aikido Irimi Nage - Entering Throw
Aikido Shiho Nage - Four Corner Throw
Aikido Kote-Gaeshi - Wrist Turn

Nage Waza - Aikido Throws

Aikido Irimi Nage - Entering Throw
Aikido Juji Nage - Arms Crossed Throw
Aikido Kaiten Nage - Wheel Throw
Aikido Kokyu Nage - Breath Throw
Aikido Koshi Nage - Hip Throw
Aikido Shiho Nage - Four Corner Throw
Aikido Tenchi Nage - Heaven And Earth Throw
Aikido Ude Kime Nage - Arm Extension Throw

Tekubi Waza - Aikido Wrist Techniques

Aikido Kote-hineri - Wrist Twist
Aikido Kote-gaeshi - Wrist Turn
Aikido Munetsuki Kote-gaeshi - Punch Counter Wrist Turn
Aikido Tenkai-kote-hineri - Rotating Wrist Twist

Hiji Waza - Aikido Elbow Techniques

Aikido Hiji Garami - Elbow Wrap
Aikido Hiki-taoshi - Pull Down
Aikido Oshi-taoshi - Push Down
Aikido Ude-gaeshi - Arm Turn
Aikido Ude-hineri - Arm Twist
Aikido Waki-gatame - Side Pin

Uki Waza - Aikido Floating Techniques

Aikido Aiki-otoshi - Blending Drop
Aikido Hiki-otoshi - Pulling Drop
Aikido Mae-otoshi - Forward Drop
Aikido Sumi-otoshi - Corner Drop

Aikido Deflections & Parries

Atemi Waza - Aikido Striking Techniques

Aikido Aigamae-ate - Matching Stances Strike
Aikido Gedan-ate - Low Strike
Aikido Gyakugamae-ate - Opposing Stances Strike
Aikido Shomen-ate - Forward Strike To Head
Aikido Ushiro-ate - Rear Strike

Aikido Choking Techniques

Aikido Kubishime - Neck Choke

Aikido Defenses Against Chokes

Aikido Ushiro Waza - Defenses Against Rear Attacks

Aikido Ushiro Tekubi Tori Ikkyo - Defense Against Double Wrist Rear Grab
Aikido Ushiro Tekubi Tori Nikyo - Defense Against Double Wrist Rear Grab
Aikido Ushiro Tekubi Tori Sankyo - Defense Against Double Wrist Rear Grab
Aikido Ushiro Tekubi Tori Kokyunage - Defense Against Double Wrist Rear Grab
Aikido Ushiro Tekubi Tori Kotegaeshi - Defense Against Double Wrist Rear Grab
Aikido Ushiro Tekubi Tori Sayunage - Defense Against Double Wrist Rear Grab

Defenses Against Punches or Knife Hand Strikes

Aikido Defenses Against Hook Punches
Aikido Defenses Against Straight Punches
Aikido Munetsuki Ikkyo - Defense Against A Straight Punch
Aikido Munetsuki Nikyo - Defense Against A Straight Punch
Aikido Munetsuki Sankyo - Defense Against A Straight Punch
Aikido Munetsuki Iriminage - Entering Throw Defense Against A Straight Punch
Aikido Munetsuki Kaitenage - Wheel Throw Defense Against A Straight Punch
Aikido Munetsuki Kokyunage - Breath Throw Defense Against A Straight Punch
Aikido Munetsuki Koshinage - Hip Throw Defense Against A Straight Punch
Aikido Munetsuki Kotegaeshi - Defense Against A Straight Punch
Aikido Shomenuchi Ikkyo or Shomen Uchi Ikkyo - Defense Against An Overhead Strike To The Top Of Head Or Shoulder.
Aikido Shomenuchi Nikyo or Shomen Uchi Nikyo - Defense Against An Overhead Strike To The Top Of Head Or Shoulder.
Aikido Shomenuchi Sankyo or Shomen Uchi Sankyo - Defense Against An Overhead Strike To The Top Of Head Or Shoulder.
Aikido Shomenuchi Yonkyo or Shomen Uchi Yonkyo - Defense Against An Overhead Strike To The Top Of Head Or Shoulder.
Aikido Shomenuchi Gokyo or Shomen Uchi Gokyo - Defense Against An Overhead Strike To The Top Of Head Or Shoulder.
Aikido Yokomenuchi Ikkyo - Defense Against A Hook Punch, Knife Hand Strike To Neck, Etc.
Aikido Yokomenuchi Nikyo - Defense Against A Hook Punch, Knife Hand Strike To Neck, Etc.
Aikido Yokomenuchi Sankyo - Defense Against A Hook Punch, Knife Hand Strike To Neck, Etc.
Aikido Yokomenuchi Kokyunage - Defense Against A Hook Punch, Knife Hand Strike To Neck, Etc.

Defenses Against Kicks

Aikido Defenses Against Front Kicks such as Irimi-Nage, Sayu-Nage, etc.
Aikido Defenses Against Roundhouse Kicks such as Nikyo, etc.
Aikido Defenses Against Side Kicks such as Kubishime, Tenkan, etc.
Aikido Defenses Against Spinning Kicks such as Irimi-Nage, Kubishime, etc.

Defenses Against Grabs

Aikido Ikkyo Defenses Against Wrist Grabs
Aikido Nikyo Defenses Against Wrist Grabs
Aikido Sankyo Defenses Against Wrist Grabs
Aikido Katatori Ikkyo or Kata-dori Ikkyo - Defense Against A Shoulder Grab Or Lapel Grab
Aikido Katatori Nikyo or Kata-dori Nikyo - Defense Against A Shoulder Grab Or Lapel Grab
Aikido Katatori Sankyo or Kata-dori Sankyo - Defense Against A Shoulder Grab Or Lapel Grab
Aikido Katatori Kokyunage or Kata-dori Kokyunage - Defense Against A Shoulder Grab Or Lapel Grab
Aikido Katatori Kotegaeshi or Kata-dori Kotegaeshi - Defense Against A Shoulder Grab Or Lapel Grab
Aikido Katatetori Ikkyo or Katate-dori Ikkyo - Defense Against A Wrist Grab
Aikido Katatetori Nikyo or Katate-dori Nikyo - Defense Against A Wrist Grab
Aikido Katatetori Sankyo or Katate-dori Sankyo - Defense Against A Wrist Grab
Aikido Katatetori Yonkyo or Katate-dori Yonkyo
Aikido Katatetori Iriminage or Katate-dori Iriminage
Aikido Katatetori Kaitenage
Aikido Katatetori Kokyunage
Aikido Katatetori Kotegaeshi
Aikido Munedori Kokyunage - Defense Against A Single Lapel Grab
Aikido Ryotemochi Ikkyo - Defense Against An Attacker Who Grabs One Wrist With Two Hands
Aikido Ryotemochi Nikyo - Defense Against An Attacker Who Grabs One Wrist With Two Hands
Aikido Ryotemochi Sankyo - Defense Against An Attacker Who Grabs One Wrist With Two Hands
Aikido Ryotemochi Kaitenage - Defense Against An Attacker Who Grabs One Wrist With Two Hands
Aikido Ryotemochi Kokyunage - Defense Against An Attacker Who Grabs One Wrist With Two Hands
Aikido Ryotetori Ikkyo - Defense Against Both Hands Being Held
Aikido Ryotetori Nikyo - Defense Against Both Hands Being Held
Aikido Ryotetori Sankyo - Defense Against Both Hands Being Held
Aikido Ryotetori Koshinage
Aikido Ryotetori Shiho Nage
Aikido Ryotetori Tenchi Nage
Aikido Ushiro Tekubi Tori Ikkyo - Defense Against Double Wrist Rear Grab
Aikido Ushiro Tekubi Tori Nikyo - Defense Against Double Wrist Rear Grab
Aikido Ushiro Tekubi Tori Sankyo - Defense Against Double Wrist Rear Grab
Aikido Ushiro Tekubi Tori Kokyunage - Defense Against Double Wrist Rear Grab
Aikido Ushiro Tekubi Tori Kotegaeshi - Defense Against Double Wrist Rear Grab
Aikido Ushiro Tekubi Tori Sayunage - Defense Against Double Wrist Rear Grab

Weapon Defenses

Aikido Jo Dori - Defenses Against A Jo (Short Staff)
Aikido Tachi Dori - Defense Against A Bokken (Sword)
Aikido Tanto Dori - Defenses Against Knife Attacks

Aikido Ukemi - Aikido Falling Techniques

Aikido Backward Roll or Ushiro Ukemi
Aikido Forward Roll or Zenpo Ukemi

Aikido Warm-Up Exercises

Aikido Funakogi Undo - Aikido Rowing Exercise
Aikido Katate Osa Undo - Aikido Wrist Stretching Exercise
Aikido Kotegaeshi Undo
Aikido Nikyo Undo - Aikido Wrist Stretching Exercise
Aikido Sankyo Undo - Aikido Wrist Stretching Exercise
Aikido Sayu Undo
Aikido Shomenuchi Ikkyo Undo or Ikkyo Undo
Aikido Tai No Henko - Tai No Henko is an Aikido exercise that teaches the basics for redirecting an attack.
Aikido Tenkan Undo

Miscellaneous Aikido Techniques

Aikido Bow - How To Sit/Kneel And Bow In Aikido
Aikido Breathing Exercises
Aikido Shikko - How To Do The Aikido "Samurai Walk" or "Knee Walking"

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