Aikido Ground Fighting by Walther G. Von Krenner

Author:Walther G. Von Krenner [Krenner, Walther G. von]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-58394-621-3
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Published: 2013-05-14T04:00:00+00:00

Figures 4.5–4.9. Kote-gaeshi variation

From such a position, he can leap quickly to his feet or drop his body weight onto the opponent’s body or arm, whatever the situation requires. This stance also allows the user to apply much more downward pressure than the standard pinning pressure. This downward pressure alone can prevent a practitioner from rising, never mind the lateral pressure that creates a painful spiraling in the uke’s trapped arm.

Kote-gaeshi is a technique nearly everyone is familiar with and possibly even comfortable performing, no matter how long he or she has been studying Aikido. This variation is easy to perform, and the qualitative differences in the technique will instantly be recognized when it is used. When performing this technique in a dojo, feel what happens to the attacker, but also feel what happens to you as the defender. You will find that you can easily move up or down; it is versatile. You will also notice that you are able to apply a great deal of force into your opponent and that your stance is incredibly strong and solid. Try this technique in your respective dojo. It will facilitate an understanding of the martial benefits of this stance and its relationship to the techniques that will be described next.

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