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Old 08-06-2008, 10:21 PM   #22
Janet Rosen
 
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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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