The Aiki Dojo 2 Minute Technique - 15 Different Iriminage Throws

The Aiki Dojo 2 Minute Technique - 15 Different Iriminage Throws

Maria Murakawa, Aikido 4th Dan demonstrates the various iriminage (入り身投げ) techniques from different attacks. Irimi means “body moving or entering in” and nage means “throw.” Commonly most people do iriminage focusing on accomplishing the throw with their arms. However, we can see from the translation of the name that it is the body and not the arms which make the throw work. Let us know if you want us to do a full length video on this or any topic.

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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