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Old 04-07-2014, 11:16 AM   #19
PeterR
 
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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.
Not so sure I can find a video about that but I do Shodokan/Tomiki Aikido and within the fabled Junanahon there are two variations of ikkyo, one concentrating on the wrist and the other the forearm. Both require a particular grip. However, some of the basic drills involve a two handed block of a yokomen strike which easily becomes ikkyo as does a similar block to a rising shomenuchi strike. It is just that in my opinion the essence of ikkyo is reflected in the striking variations.

We also have a series of suwariwaza ikkyo in the kyu grade syllabus where the first point of contact is a strike controlling the arm - not a block since usually the arm is rising not decending.

Last edited by PeterR : 04-07-2014 at 11:26 AM.

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