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)

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.

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

When performing Nikkyo to the wrist, enter and then apply the pressure to the wrist, don’t apply pressure to the wrist first.

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

Learning to receive holds like nikkyo, sankyo, kotegashi etc. Is the study of extending ki out of an arm that is constantly flexible.

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

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

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.

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