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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 |
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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 |
Created by XSystyms © Copyright 1996, Last Updated: Feb 8, 1997