Week of January 5th

This week we began with talking about the initial attack of Ushiro Tekubi-tori and the application of the first three teachings in Aikido from this attack; Ikkyo, Nikkyo, and Sankyo.

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The Basics
Starting from a static position: 

1. Your attacker (Uke) will grab both of your (Nage) wrists from behind, holding them near your waist and applying pressure downward.
2. Bend slightly at the knees and step back into the attacker to finish with a basic Aikido stance; one foot forward and one foot backward with the rear foot slightly off to the side.
3. Begin to bring your hands forward to the front of your waist following the line of your belt until they are in front of you at your center.
4. Begin to raise your arms up slowly and start pushing them outward in front of you to the desired level from your center.

From this position we can begin to apply various arts to control our attacker.

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Arts
Ushiro Tekubi-tori Ikkyo
Definition
Attack - Ushiro Tekubi-tori - Uke grabs both of your wrists and holds them behind you
Reaction - Ikkyo - The first technique; a basic technique in which the attacker is unbalanced through the application of pressure on the elbow and while holding near the wrist to leverage them to the ground.
 
Pronunciation
ooh-she-row tay-koo-be -tow-ree ee-key-yo
 
Ushiro-Tekubi-tori Nikyo
Definition
Attack - Ushiro Tekubi-tori - Uke grabs both of your wrists and holds them behind you
Reaction - Nikyo - The second technique; a basic technique in which the attacker is unbalanced through the application of a pronating wristlock that torques the arm and applies painful nerve pressure.
 
Pronunciation
ooh-she-ro  tay-koo-be -tow-ree knee-key-yo
 
Ushiro-Tekubi-tori Sankyo
Definition
Attack - Ushiro Tekubi-tori - Uke grabs both of your wrists and holds them behind you
Reaction - Sankyo - The third technique; a basic technique in which the attacker is unbalanced through the application of a twisting/rotational movement of the wrist and fingers that directs upward-spiraling tension throughout the arm, elbow and shoulder.

Pronunciation
ooh-she-row tay-koo-be -tow-ree saa-n-key-yo