Yamashima sensei is a sensei which I like alot. Why is this so?
First of all I find his interpretation of Aikido very beautiful to watch on video and in real life. I'm also a fan of his teaching methodology. He often repeats the movements, which allows for natural movement to be learned. Principles are the core of his lessons. There are no set of standard techniques that are to be learned like most Aikido federations. This may seem in contrast with learning through kata, but it also has it's benefits. Through repetition your body learns the movements without thinking too much about standard attack and defense scenario's. I will show you 3 video's in this post.
1. Shomen ikkyo.
2.Ikkyo with boken.
3. Morote dori and other techniques.
I would like you all to study these video's carefully for they contain a lot of principles which only reveal themselves after several viewings.
A few things I notice:
1. Use of hara, hip rotation
2. Natural swing of the arms
3. Minimal taisabaki
4. Stays close to uke
5. No signs of agression or use of strength
For fans of Yamashima sensei a few tips I "learned" during his lesson's.
" Use center, not hands"
" Close armpit"
" Put your hips in your hands "
" When your hands are heavy, your center will turn naturally"
" Relax"
Keep training.
November 2014 Yamashima sensei will visit The Netherlands for a winter seminar!
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