Randori No Kata
This kata is the technical heart of the requirements for first degree black belt, and in truth, this kata allows us to build and internalize fundamental throwing and controlling principles that are then utilized in Randori, in which we find the realistic application of these movements.
Please don't attempt these techniques without the guidance of a qualified instructor!!!!!!!!
Shomen Ate
This waza is deceptive in its simplicity, for contained in this simple little throw are issues of subtle kuzushi, hand and body placement, control of ma-ai and termination in perhaps the most powerful throw possible.
Aigamae Ate
Ushiro Ate
We begin this technique by stepping on the wrong foot (as our right hand makes contact at the wrist, our left foot is stepping around), we have broken the same hand same foot principle, and this waza provides us with a useful means to survive this very common predicament.
Mae Otoshi
This technique follows along after tori attempts shiho nage and at the end of the first hip switch, uke turns away and attempts to pull free.
Gyakugamae Ate
In this technique we begin with the standard balance break and as Uke rises in recovery we follow his body rise with a push/eye threat. The eye thret concept works off of the body' natural reflex to pull the head violently back when an object rapidly closes in on the eyes. It is sometimes helpful to yoke uke's wrist wth the leading hand in the balance break.
Kote Gaeshi
THIS IS PERHAPS THE MOST POPULAR AND MOST ABUSED AIKIDO THROW. COUNTLESS STYLES THROW THIS BY CRANKING THE WRIST, TWISTING THE WRIST, OR BY COMPRESSING THE EXTENSOR TENDONS BY PRESSING THE FINGERS DOWN.
Shiho Nage
The legendary "Four directions Throw". Another highly abused throw usually executed through pain compliance.
Sumi Otoshi
Here Tori responds to uke's body position and delivers energy to Uke's rear corner with a push down manuever into the elbow.