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Aikido principles & tips

Keep relaxed, whether receiving or doing techniques

Move out of the way of attacks; then off balance partner; then apply technique

Offer and at height to suit you, not your partner

With grips, move as or before contact is made

If uke resists, move around resistance or change technique, don’t power through

Atemi must be sudden, fast, or painful to draw flinch

Atemi to head can be applied early during movement to occupy space where uke wants to move their head to

If partner is taller, you may need a bigger movement to get off-balancing

If partner is shorter you may need less movement when off-balancing, always bring back leg up when shuffle stepping

Keep posture upright to enable you to turn easily; view all around; maintain stability

Apply technique when partner is recovering from off-balancing

Timing of response to attack; 1) in response (late) 2) at same time (blending) 3) in anticipation (before) may dictate technique eg ikkyo variation used

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