by Aikido Journal | Nov 24, 2008 | Aikido martial arts self defence, Atemi
The concept of ‘ukemi’ has always fascinated me. many martial arts have ‘breakfalls’ or rolls by which one can take a throw, protect oneself and land safely, but the Aikido concept of ukemi or “receiving through the body” implies so...
by Aikido Journal | Sep 24, 2008 | Aikido, Aikido martial arts self defence, Atemi, kicking, martial arts, punching, striking
Atemi Japanese name Kanji: 当て身 Hiragana: あてみ [show]Transliteratio – Revised Hepburn: atemi In Japanese martial arts, the term atemi (当て身, atemi?) designates blows to the body, [1] as opposed to twisting of joints, strangleholds, holding techniques and throws....
