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On Teaching, an interview with Karl Friday
Originally Posted HERE on EJMAS.com
Karl Friday (left) demonstrating Kashima Shinryu sojutsu to Dakin Burdick.
Shihonage
As we've been preparing for our upcoming kyu tests (which are this Friday, by the way), I realized that our practice has included a great deal of shiho-nage as of late. Whether it be from katate-dori or yokomen-uchi, this is arguably one of Aikido's most difficult techniques to master.
Here are a few points I'd like to share with you while practicing this waza:
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“The movements of aikido are in perfect accord with the movements of the spirit. If one talks about spiritual matters or throwing his opponent without harming him— after having struck and kicked him—it’s not convincing. In aikido, we strengthen the body and mind through soft movements which are in harmony with nature.”
Kisshomaru Ueshiba - 2nd Aikido Doshu
