Uke Waza (Blocks)
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Blocking is the act of halting or diverting an opponent's assault in order to avoid harmful contact with the body. A block is generally accomplished by crossing a limb over the assault line.
Kiba Dachi Uke Waza (Horse Stance Block)
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Blocking during horse stance position. Horse stance is also known as straddle-leg stance or side stance. This technique helps to improve stability, balance and core strength.
Kiba Dachi Chuudan Tsuki (Horse Stance Punch)
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Punching during horse stance position. It's most often utilized for punching practice or leg and back strengthening.
Shiko (Knee Walk)
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This basic exercise coordinates the body to move by using the knees. It helps to strengthen and stretch the lower body.
Ukemi (Break Fall)
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A breakfall is a maneuver used to avoid hurting oneself when landing. If a roll isn't possible, using "slapping" breakfalls to absorb the impact is the best option
Shomenuchi (Front Head Strike)
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This movement is used in several Aikido techniques to learn countering attacks to the head.
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Yokomenuchi (Side Head Strike)
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This movement is used in several Aikido techniques to learn countering attacks to the side of the head.
Uke and Tsuki Waza (Block and Punch)
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This is a Karate technique used to counter frontal attacks.
Yoko Geri Kekomi (Side Kick)​
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This is a Karate technique used to attack the side of the body.
Mae Geri (Front Kick)
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This is a Karate technique used for frontal attacks.
Mawashi Geri (Turning Kick)
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This is a Karate technique done at a 45 degrees angle.
Ikkyo Omote Waza (Shadow Movement)
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Ikkyo – First pinning technique or lock
Omote-waza – Techniques which goes forward or to uke’s front
Katatetori Aihanmi Ikkyo Omote Waza
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Katatedori - Hand catch
Aihammi – Mutual stance. Partners stand facing one another with the same foot forward, i.e. right/right
Ikkyo – First pinning technique or lock
Omote-waza – Techniques which goes forward or to uke’s front
Credit: https://www.earth.northwestern.edu/public/craig/aikido/glossary.html
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Kokyo Nage (Breath Power Throw)
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Exhale and relax your body in a calm martial awareness to begin the technique. You inhale the ki or energy that your partner emits as soon as he attacks.
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Katatetori Gyakuhanmi Kokyo-nage
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Katatedori - Hand catch
Gyaku-hammi - Partners stand facing each other in the opposite stance
kokyu-nage = A throw in which nage employs both his thoughts and body to toss uke.
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Credit: https://www.earth.northwestern.edu/public/craig/aikido/glossary.html