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SEIKIDO Self Defense

Introduction

Seikido self-defense techniques are based mainly upon the Japanese art of Aikido, which was founded by Morihi Ueshiba. Many of the techniques are designed to immobilize and disarm attackers as well as escape from various holds and grappling attacks. Although everyone has the right to defend themselves, the Seikido practitioner must be guided by ethical motives, with the intention to defend without inflicting unnecessary pain and suffuring. True victory is achieved only when no one loses.

The attacker "Uke" and the defender "Nage" work together in harmony blending their energies as they perform the basic movements. Large circular motions with good balance and redirection of the force combine to make a very effective defense style that negates the attacker's size and strength.

Breathing is an important part of the movement and breathing slowly in through your nose and out through your mouth can help you focus your energies and execute the movement better.

Basic Movements & Falls
Tenkan	Avoiding attack by turning 180 degrees moving back foot and rotating on front foot.
Irmi Tenkan	Avoiding attack by stepping forward and turning 180 degrees moving back foot and rotating on front foot.
Ski Tenkan	Sliding front foot forward and then turning 180 degrees moving back foot and rotating on front foot.
Forward Roll/Fall	Right foot forward with right sword arm up, bend forward and reach down with hand inward and fingers pointing backward. Tuck head under arm pit and roll on outside unbendable sword arm onto shoulder and back. Tuck trailing foot to stand up.
Backwards Roll/Fall	Tuck foot with instep down behind other leg as body curls forward, sit down and roll backwards. Slap the mat with both straight arm palms just before body hits mat. Roll over on shoulder, tuck head with chin to chest to prevent head from hitting floor. Throw both knees over same shoulder with same arm straight out. Roll onto feet spread slightly and stand up.
TORI - Holding Attacks
Katate Tori	One hand grasp on wrist
Ryote Tori	Both wrists grasp
Morote Tori	Two hand grasp on one wrist
Kata Tori	One hand grasp on uniform shoulder
Ryokata Tori	Both hands grasp on uniform at shoulder
Ushiro Kata Tori	Uniform shoulder held from behind
Ushiro Tori	Hold from behind
Kubi Shimi	Choke hold
Ushiro Kubi Shimi	Choke hold from behind
Ushiro Hiji Tori	Elbows held from behind
Ushiro Ryo Kata Tori	Both shoulders held from behind
Ushiro Tekubi Tori	Both wrists grabbed from behind
OZAE - IMMOBILIZATIONS
Ikkyo	Underside arm pin
Nikyo	Wrist in turn pin
Sankyo	Wrist twist
Yonkyo	Wrist grip pin
Gokyo	Arm inward bend
Kote Gaeshi	Wrist out turn
Shiho Nage	Arm out turn throw and pin
Hiji Jimi	Elbow lock
NAGE - PROJECTIONS
Irimi Nage	Entering throw, head control, indirect & direct
Sokumen Nage	Reverse , direct and Heaven-Earth Throw
Kaiten Nage	Rotary Throw
Jugi Nage / Kokyo Nage	Elbow cross / Breath Throw
Kime Nage	Arm bar Throw
Sumi Otoshi	Corner Drop, Arm cut , Neck cut
Koshi Nage	Hip Throws
SEIKIDO Techniques Illustration
Kata Tori Kote Gaeshi	Click to View
Yoko Keri Ushiro Ryokatatori	Click to View
Kata Tori Hinaeri Sankyo	Click to View
Reverse Kata Tori Hinaeri Sankyo	Click to View

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