Aikido in slow motion: IKKYO with a sword, KEN NO TEBIKI, by Stefan Stenudd

The aikido technique IKKYO with a sword in hand, KEN NO TEBIKI, in slow motion against a few basic armed and unarmed attacks. I did the techniques in normal tempo, and slowed them down considerably in editing. Both OMOTE and URA (front and rear) of ikkyo are shown.

Of course, speed is an important ingredient in all the martial arts. Still, I find slow motion fascinating to watch as well as to practice. If you learn to do a technique slowly, you can do it fast.

In aikido, the smooth circles and spirals of the techniques become evident in slow motion. I think it’s beautiful.

Uke was Stephan Schröder (https://www.youtube.com/@stephanschroder7611).

The ikkyo technique is similar to Japanese sword moves. Here is my full-size video on ikkyo, both unarmed and with sword in hand for comparison:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR0Qg8GAaFA

My aikido dojo is Enighet in Malmö, Sweden: https://www.aikidoenighet.se/

For more about aikido, visit my website:
https://www.stenudd.com/aikido/
My aikido books:
https://www.amazon.com/Aikido-Principles-Concepts-Peaceful-Martial/dp/1533142378/
https://www.amazon.com/Attacks-Aikido-Kogeki-Attack-Techniques/dp/1517305349/

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