The study of one’s posture within Aikido is as much spiritual as it is physical.

Uke’s part in trying to hold nage with strength within the technique, teaches spiritual & physical flexibility.

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.

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

There really are no throws in Aikido only the art of leading your partners ki with your ki in a unified direction. Anything other than this opposes harmony and will inevitably be a throw.

Have patience while walking the path of Aikido there really is no final destination. Study sincerely in the moment for today is what matters. Tomorrow will come all too soon. Reflect in the journey this is the ultimate goal.

With shomen uchi ikkyo don’t meet at the top – the person may perceive this as you defending and change the attack.

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.

All techniques must blend with your partner. If felt by their physical they will be resisted by their physical.