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Old 04-07-2014, 06:36 PM   #20
robin_jet_alt
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Re: Ikkyo with Small Hands

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Adam Huss wrote: View Post
Interesting Mr. Rehse,

do you know where I can find an example of your version of ikkyo? I've been training aikido for 14 years, travel and train with all sorts of people, and just learned a new way of doing ikkyo at a non-affiliated dojo this weekend. I am interested in seeing what you are referencing to as well.

Thank you!

Adam

PS - Sorry for the derail.

Rely:
You can get away with variations of ikkyo just using your 'lobster claw' grip, as Toyoda Sensei used to call it, vice actually wrapping your fingers completely around use's elbow and wrist or hand.
Neither of these is exactly the way we practice, but you can see in both instances, the teacher makes a cutting motion towards uke to get them off balance and does not grab until the end (this is less apparent with Tissier's ura, but you get the idea).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw0TPWL-bhY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiEY4T7yli8
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