Aikido Kata-Dori Practice, Episode 4 Kata-dori Uchi-kaiten Kata-gime

Etsuji Horii Shihan demonstrates "Kata-dori Uchi-kaiten Kata-gime," combining effective handwork, atemi, and balance-breaking techniques.

Mastering Uchi-kaiten Kata-gime Movements

In "Kata-dori Uchi-kaiten Kata-gime," Etsuji Horii Shihan highlights the importance of coordinated hand movements and entry. To effectively control the grabbed shoulder, cut your hand outward sharply while delivering an atemi. This extends the opponent's arm, creating an opening for irimi with inner rotation. Focus on keeping your hand fully extended and synchronize pulling and pushing hand movements to maximize kuzushi and atemi. Tighten the shoulder lock by gripping as if securing your own gi, ensuring control and precision. By blending atemi, irimi, and balance-breaking into a single motion, this technique demonstrates the fluidity and depth of Aikido.