What is Taijutsu? Taijutsu (体術, literally “body technique” or “body skill”) is a Japanese blanket term for any combat skill,...
Shiho Nage: Throw Towards the Four Corners Shiho Nage (also spelt as shihonage) means throw to the four corners or...
Kokyu Nage: Throw With the Power of Your Breath Kokyu Nage (or kokyunage) literally means ‘breath power throw’. The kokyu...
Irimi Nage: Enter and Throw Irimi Nage is one of the most fundamental yet unique Aikido techniques. Irimi Nage or...
Kote Gaeshi: Aikido’s Famous Wrist Throw Kote Gaeshi (sometimes spelt kotegaeshi) is a powerful and effective wrist lock made popular...
Aikido Osae Waza Osae Waza: Control or Pinning Techniques Osae Waza comes from the Japanese word Osaeru (抑える) which means...