by Aikido Journal | Jun 3, 2009 | Aikido, Aikido martial arts self defence, Atemi, Bokken, Jo, Seiza
A ai harmony, unity, blendingaihanmi basic relation between partners: both have same foot forward (left or right), compare gyakuhanmiaihanmi katatedori wrist grip, right on right or left on left, also called kosadori, compare gyakuhanmi katatedoriaiki blending/uniting...
by Aikido Journal | Apr 12, 2008 | Aikido martial arts self defence, Seiza
Seiza (sitting position) Seiza is one of the most commonly used sitting postures in Japanese martial arts, with students assuming this posture at the beginning and end of practise sessions for formal bow, meditation etc. Aikido, in particular, makes use of seiza to...