Tag Archives: kotegaeshi
Snap, crackle, and pop… ow, ow, ow
Earlier this week when I was leading an aikido class, I started to feel pain on my elbow without any apparent cause. The pain continued and when I started thinking what could cause it, I remembered that during the previous … Continue reading
“So, we meet again”
Lead a normal aikido class today, substituting for… umm… I don’t actually know I who I was substituting, Saturday classes are lead by three different people. I was once again reminded of the feeling you get when you’re leading a … Continue reading
When you tap with your foot, I’ll throw
Studied kotegaeshi with ML yesterday after the beginners class and right now I think kotegaeshi is all about timing, not about hand, feet, or hara movement. The hand and feet movement is important, you have to have that working first … Continue reading
Flow Like the Water over the Fingers
Have you ever observed your teacher (先生) showing you how a given technique is executed, telling you about some minute detail that makes a difference and then been asked “do you understand”, to which feel like replying yes, I understand … Continue reading