The Aiki Dojo 2 Minute Technique - Koshinage

The Aiki Dojo 2 Minute Technique - Koshinage 

Santiago Almaraz Sensei demonstrates the basics of koshinage or hip throw. In other arts, there are distinctions between the use of the hip, shoulder or leg when throwing from the rear. However, in Aikido, all throws over the back are classified as hip throws. Almaraz Sensei demonstrates the most basic cautionary steps that need to be included in koshinage in order to make it effective and safe for both the nage and the uke.    

Sometimes there's no time to read a lengthy message or watch a long documentary. So we've created these quick and easy 2 minute techniques to help you improve your Aikido technique and knowledge. Keep an eye out for them every Wednesday. 

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