Aïkido Knowledge base
1rst variation of the 2nd Kumitachi
ken Variation
Body variation
Compare with the sword techniques and the body movements during practice.
| N° | Uketachi | Uchitachi |
| 1 |
Kamae |
Kamae |
| 2 |
Raise the ken up over the head |
Raise the ken up over the head |
| 3 |
Block the strike (Hito e Mi) |
Strike at Uke's foot |
| 4 5 |
Take a large step forward with the left foot. Control your opponent's wrist |
Thrust at Uke's chest |
| N° | Uketachi | Uchitachi |
| 4 5 |
Flow with the opponent's thrust and turn to his side. Point your Ken at his throat. |
Thrust from below. |
| 6 7 8 9 |
Grasp the back of the opponent's right hand with your left. Close the grip from the little finger. Stepback with the left foot and turn the body. |
