Aikido in slow motion: IKKYO against some strike and grab attacks, by Stefan Stenudd

The aikido technique IKKYO in slow motion against a few different attacks. I did the techniques in normal tempo, and slowed them down considerably in editing.

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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