Aikido Moves and Their Uses in Both Practice and Combat Articles | Self Esteem

By: Darren Williger

In a single second a winner or loser can come out of a combat situation. A person can always examine the fighting situation in order to know whether they can become a better fighter by learning and correcting their mistakes in future. These things may also happen during a competition and this is why it is recommended that students familiarize themselves with the different Aikido moves every time that they can.

One example is considering the Ai hanmi Iriminage where a person grabs the attacker by the neck and forces him to the ground.

Ai hanmi Kokyuho, is quite similar to the former though the difference is that the arm is extended a little farther so that maximum effect can be achieved.

If the attacker has a knife then one recommended move is the Katate Ryotemochi where the individual can use both their hands to block the knife and disarm the person before they put the person on the ground.

If the person can get behind the attacker the Ushiro Ryokatatori may be a better move. If the individual is a tough person then temporarily applying the Ushiro Kubishime may render the person unconscious for sometime.

All Aikido moves aren’t just about blocking and making a person fall to the ground. Different other moves exist such as the striking moves of the Kata Menuchi where the hand makes a slice to the middle of another person’s forehead. If you’re not trying to cause a concussion then you can try the Mune Tsuki which is a simple strike to a person’s chest.

One good move when using the leg is the Aiki Otoshi it is also known as a leg sweep. By using this you can keep a person down especially when the attacker feels that the person defending doesn’t have full use of the arms.

When the attacker has been subdued then you can easily keep the attacker immobilized in a Sankyo hold. This is one hold that law enforcement officials are familiar with as it is used to hold suspects until backup arrives on the scene.

More than 10 different moves exist in Aikido; a person should have the ability to differentiate between all these moves because all the terms are in Japanese. An individual may need one or more of these moves when in combat. One of the primary steps in learning Aikido is to enroll in a dojo. A person can easily take a look a directory in order to find a dojo that is quite near them and sign up if rates are quite affordable.

A student will be coached on rules on how to dress and how to use the proper moves in each stroke that they carry out. Any individual shouldn’t expect to get it right the first time but they will succeed while they proceed with their education in Aikido.

It is important to remember that unlike other martial arts Aikido is simply for defensive purposes. When a suspect has failed in attack the best thing an Aikido expert should do is not chase but get help instead.