Re: Core Techniques in Aikido -- and Why
As I recall, the first techniques I was instructed in were shomenuchi ikkyo and katatetori shihonage and katatetori sumiotoshi, and the reason is I could backfall for months before I could roll!
I still think sumiotoshi is a nice basic technique because it shows the principles of entering and of kuzushi in a way a newbie can immediately see on a basic level.
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