In ikkyo the hand on the elbow must travel in the same direction as the hand on the wrist.

The study of being held strong reinforces & teaches Koichi Tohei’s 4 principles of Aikido. Relax completely (Physical) Keep one point (Spiritual) keep weight underside (Physical) Extend ki (Spiritual)

While performing the shomen uchi Ikkyo technique you must enter in first then raise your arms, not raise your arms then enter in.

Learning to be soft when intimidated is the key to progress. If the ego will not yield to the attackers physical aggression a conflict of the physical to co-exist takes place. This restricts the true concepts of Aikido to be realised.