Genryukan Aikido

Warmup followed by
Ukemi practice
Shikko practice
Unsoku & Tandoku Undo

Go-hon-no-kuzushi (Main 5 of randori-no-kata balance breaking techniques):
1 – Oshi-taoshi (No 6)
2- Hiki-Taoshi (No 8)
3- Waki Gatame (No 10)
4 – Shiho-Nage  (No 14)
5- Sumi-Otoshi (No 16)

First 2 techniques of the Koryu Dai Yon:
1-  Jodan-aigamae
2- Jodan-gyakugamae

Warmup followed by
Ukemi practice
Shikko practice
Unsoku

Explanation on Tandoku Undo, first 3 movements. Focusing on posture and centre.

Last night, we concentrated on the necessity of avoidance, using timing and ma-ai (distance) and using the commited attack to achieve kuzushi, balance-break.

Some freeplay techniques used as examples:
Shomen Ate
Aigamae ate
Gedan Ate
Ushiro Ate
Kote Gaeshi

Cool down experimenting with escapes and locks from various grips.

Here’s a summary of the main lesson from last night:

Ukemi
Unsoku
Tai no henko/shiho nage

Last night, we concentrated on avoidance practise, requiring uke to attack fully and in strong posture for mutual benefit. We emphasised that tori must avoid if they don’t want a fat lip.

Then Randori no Kata;
12. Kote gaeshi (Wrist reverse)
13. Tenkai Kote hineri (Turning wrist twist)