Suwari-Waza Kokyu-Ho is an Aikido exercise that focuses on defending against grabs when seated (in a traditional Samurai knelling position). For other Aikido techniques (i.e. Aikido wrist locks, elbow locks, counters or dislocations), please visit Black Belt Wiki’s main section on Aikido Techniques.
According to Traditional Aikido of Sonoma, “O’Sensei once said that a student could learn all the basics of aikido if he practiced just three techniques: tai-no-henko, morotedori-kokyuho, and suwariwaza-kokyuho“.
This information is meant to supplement what is taught at Aikido schools. To properly understand these techniques, you need to learn them from a certified Aikido instructor who can give an in-depth explanation of the technique, correct your mistakes and detail how the technique should be utilized. All martial arts techniques should only be practiced under the supervision of a trained martial arts instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized. In addition, all martial arts techniques and training should be used safely and responsibly.
Aikido – Suwari-Waza Kokyu-Ho
References
- Traditional Aikido of Sonoma, Three Techniques That Have Everything, http://www.traditional-aikido.com/Technique/three_techniques.htm