Aikido technique SHIHONAGE on basic attacks, by Stefan Stenudd

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Here is the aikido technique shihonage applied against basic grip and strike attacks. I show it both slow and fast - mainly gotai (from a static starting point), but also some jutai (moving as the attack approaches) when going faster.

There are two versions of shihonage - omote (front) and ura (back). I show both versions against each attack form on this video.

Shihonage is one of the basic aikido techniques. Its name - "four directions throw" - indicates its link to the Japanese sword arts, where shihogiri (four directions cut) is a basic exercise. Shihonage is done in a way quite similar to cutting with the two-handed Japanese sword.

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[sciencenvisions]

I LOVE YOUR CONTENT. its such a good idea to repeat it 4x slow and then fast. breaking it down helps a beginner like myself excel !

[合氣道学生]

I like the way you move your right leg out to extend uke unlike many that angle the foot as I've done in the past and have developed knee problems, so it's really good for taking notes. Thank you Sensei

[horellouchristiane]

Merci, quelle chance d'avoir des gens comme vous qui savent transmettre et donner envie.

[BarbarosYurttagul]

Perfect ever Aikido tutorial video I've ever seen. Congratulations.

[cortomaltese]

Thanks for your beautiful videos! Love the way the technique is performed and the perfect footwork. Would be great to have a video covering the topic of footwork and center in 合氣道

[thaoinh]

Thank you for your video. I hope that one day you will come to Vietnam.

[afiqsince]

sensei! any advice on applying shihonage from standing against shorter uke without straining nage knee so much from bending?

[funnybunnystecher]

why no atemi? why no lock on the ground? You dont control your uke at the end!?

[pelejahosoba]

Isn't this the reverse seio nage or Korean seio nage

[afrosamurai]

Actually this technique is more effective if you use your hips against the uke

[nelsonhibbert]

I love Aikido, when well executed it looks graceful and flowing. But please guys, do not try this as a defensive technique in reality.

[yoshimitsu]

I think you have dead hands, without power, without extension of ki. Uke grabs your hand and he does’nt move offline, but he stays in front of you.
Shomenuchi: uke make an useless attack, without power, without extension of ki, with dead hands....
I don’t like your style.

[MrShal]

shihan a joke you should come down from the north