The Mechanics of Destabilization, Part 1 The Mechanics of Destabilization

This is the first installment of ``Defeating your opponent with the mechanics of destabilization'' brought to you by Junichi Gomida Sensei of Aikido Tanabe Dojo. This video focuses on the basic principle of Aikido, the ``The Mechanics of Destabilization''. Aikido is a technique that uses the opponent's strength to defeat them, rather than confronting them.

 

The structure of the video is as follows.

 

▶Part1 Break down your opponent
This section focuses on the importance of breaking your opponent. It explains in detail techniques that allow you to throw without using unnecessary force by breaking your opponent's body. Using Kote Gaeshi as a specific technique example, it shows a method to break down the opponent.

 

▶Part2 Create your own axis
This section focuses on the importance of creating your own axis, not just keeping your opponent off balance. It explains how to throw your opponent without using unnecessary force by maintaining your own axis. Maintaining your axis also has a big impact on stability after throwing.

 

Through this video, you will be able to understand the ``The Mechanics of Destabilization'' that is useful for improving Aikido techniques, and improve your Aikido techniques. Please come and practice with Gomida Sensei.

 

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