Aïkido Knowledge base
2nd variation of the 1st Kumitachi
ken Variation
Body variation
Compare with the sword techniques and the body movements during practice.
| N° | Uke | Tori |
| 1 2 3 4 |
Withdraw one foot while striking |
Cut up from below. |
| 5 6 |
Step back with the right foot, defend. |
Uchi Komi |
| 7 8 |
Advance the right foot forward and control your opponent's wrist. |
Prepare to strike with another Uchi Komi. |
| N° | Uke |
| 1 7 |
Raise your hand when the opponent raises his Ken. Grasp his ken when he strike down |
| 8 | Control his elbow, and raise your hand. |
| 9 10 11 |
After throwing the opponent point his own Ken at him |
