" Hands and hips separate"

 

 

In Aikido movement one should pay attention to the principle which involves separating the movement directions of hip and hands. A human body is balanced because of this principle but also connection and power distribution will be able to arise.

 

In this slow motion clip of a baseball swing watch the relation between hips and hands. Notice the hip joint is not the waist. Hands and waist movement usually are the same whereas hip joint movement is in opposite direction. The moment of ball contact the arms and waist go in the direction intended while the hips stay stationary or counter turn. This creates power through whole body use in connection to ground strength.

 

Now study the next clip of Yamashima sensei and his subtle use of " Hands and hips separate".

 

 

To improve your natural movement abilities and power transfer possibilities in a relaxed manner study the whole body connection between hips and hands and their respective directions.

 

Enjoy practice.

 

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