Aikido Video Clip!

[Brian R. VanCise]

Here is an Aikido clip that I came across today! Enjoy.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/34427/martial_arts_aikido_techniques/

 

[Bigshadow]

Thanks Brian, that was a great video. I have a question. At the end of that clip the tori was on his knees, but he was moving all over the place. Is that what they call the dragon walk? I thought that was it was called. It looked really cool.

 

[Mike Hamer]

Very cool.

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

Thanks Brian, that was a great video. I have a question. At the end of that clip the tori was on his knees, but he was moving all over the place. Is that what they call the dragon walk? I thought that was it was called. It looked really cool.

Hey Dave,

I could not tell you that answer. Maybe one of our Aikidoist's will be able to answere your question.

 

[Monadnock]

Techniques done from the knees is called suwari waza. The act of "knee walking" is shiko.

 

[Monadnock]

Oh - I guess I'll add that if one person is seated and the uke standing, it falls into the category of hanmi handachi.

 

[Bigshadow]

Techniques done from the knees is called suwari waza. The act of "knee walking" is shiko.

Thanks! I certainly found it impressive! Dressed in the hakama, it looked as if he was floating along the floor. Really cool video!

 

[The Kidd]

Awesome, thanks Brian!