Munetsuki – Hiji Otoshi (irmi or entering)


Somehow I forgot to add this technique to the playlist. It’s actually just about my favorite technique that I have on here. When done correctly, it has such an amazing feel of power; little effort but maximum effect. Yes, it takes timing which means practice. If you pull this technique off, you won’t need another!

ACE Aikido Clip 8 – Punch Defense-Ude Otoshi


Slowly demonstrating/teaching rudimentary ACE Aikido skills: Parry punch, Musubi, forward Kuzushi, drop Center. Unique to ACE AIkido is the use of the term Kinesthetic Invisibility – the skill of not giving Uke any reference to feel and react against. Often, loss of balance happens naturally by taking away all reference and allowing Uke to fall rather than imposing a technique on them. This is why movements like this work. Ude Oroshi means “arm drop” – as Uke is tracked forward and lowered from center, he doesn’t feel anything to use to re-stablize. It’s not about over-ectension, which makes Uke want to step forward to regain balance, but more about losing his center just enough so he Can’t remain standing. Nage: L. Novick, Uke: P. Stearns www.aceaikido.com

ACE Aikido Clip 9 – Kick/Punch Defense-Hiji Otoshi


Slowly demonstrating/teaching rudimentary ACE Aikido skills: Parry kick-punch, Musubi, release. Unique to ACE AIkido is the use of the term Kinesthetic Invisibility – the skill of not giving Uke any reference to feel and react against. Often, loss of balance happens naturally by taking away all reference and allowing Uke to fall rather than imposing a technique on them. This is why movements like this work. In this case, Nage connects to Uke physically at the elbow (Hiji) and drops “the sword” by dropping (Otoshi) center – if the connection is correct, Uke has to lose the ability to maintain a stable structure, as he doesn’t feel anything to use to remain in control. Nage: L. Novick, Uke: P. Stearns www.aceaikido.com

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