Here are a wide variety of Aikido techniques (i.e. elbow control, throws, etc.). Aikido is a Japanese martial arts with hundreds of different techniques and combinations. Nevertheless, we have tried to list a number of the most common basic techniques and/or well-known techniques used in Aikido and provide you with instructional videos for these techniques. However, be aware that the names for some techniques can vary by school. You will also find many of these techniques used in Aikido katas. For basic Jo techniques, please visit the Aikido Jo Suburi section.

However, please be aware that techniques can vary slightly between Aikido styles. For example, Aikikai techniques can be “lighter” on the feet compared to Yoshinkan (which focuses on feet from being firmly planted on the ground).

The information on these pages and videos are meant to reinforce and supplement the instruction given at your Aikido classes. To properly understand these techniques, you need to learn them from an Aikido instructor who can provide you with an in-depth explanation of the technique, help correct your mistakes, answer your questions and detail how the technique should be utilized. These martial arts techniques should be only practiced under the supervision of a trained martial arts instructor.

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Basic Aikido Techniques

Other Important Basic Aikido Exercises – According to Traditional Aikido of Sonoma, “O’Sensei once said that a student could learn all the basics of aikido if he practiced just three techniques: tai-no-henko, morotedori-kokyuho, and suwariwaza-kokyuho”.

Nage Waza – Aikido Throws

Tekubi Waza – Aikido Wrist Techniques

Hiji Waza – Aikido Elbow Techniques

Uki Waza – Aikido Floating Techniques

Aikido Deflections & Parries

Atemi Waza – Aikido Striking Techniques

Aikido Choking Techniques

Aikido Kubishime – Neck Choke

Aikido Defenses Against Chokes

Aikido Ushiro Waza – Defenses Against Rear Attacks

Defenses Against Punches or Knife Hand Strikes

Defenses Against Kicks

Defenses Against Grabs

Weapon Defenses

Aikido Bokken Techniques

Aikido Ken Suburi – Basic Bokken Techniques (1-7)

Aikido Kumitachi – Partnered Bokken Techniques

Aikido Ukemi – Aikido Falling Techniques

Aikido Backward Roll or Ushiro Ukemi

Aikido Forward Roll or Zenpo Ukemi

Aikido Warm-Up Exercises

Miscellaneous Aikido Techniques

Aikido Bow – How To Sit/Kneel And Bow In Aikido

Aikido Breathing Exercises

Aikido Shikko – How To Do The Aikido “Samurai Walk” or “Knee Walking”

Aikido Techniques – Kokyu Nage

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