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Principles

Following are examples of techniques within each principle. These will change and evolve on a longterm basis.

1^st Principle - Also called nikyo by aikidoka. A bent-wrist kansetsu-waza.
2^nd Principle - Kote gaeshi in all of its myriad forms.
3^rd Principle - Also called sankyo by aikidoka. kansetsu-waza with or without bent-wrist.
4^th Principle - Also called yonkyo by aikidoka. Nerve holds, especially those affecting the radial nerve in the arm and the corresponding nerve in the ankle.
5^th Principle - Armbars of all sorts and forms.
6^th Principle - Chokes of all sorts and defenses.
7^th Principle - Throws of any sort.
8^th Principle - Nerves and Pressure points throughout the body.

1^st Principle

This wrist lock is performed by bending the wrist in a way it just doesn't want to go (then again, aren't they all...). This can be done against a reach, punch, grasp, or any motion where the opponent's hand is extended (either by their volition or yours...) and capable of being twisted into position by you. Meant to rapidly take the opponent down to their face or knees, this is a very nasty technique when put on well, and is found in many variations throughout the martial arts.

2^nd Principle

This is often termed reverse-hand throw. This again can come from a grasp, reach, punch, stab, or any position where the opponent allows their hand or arm to be grasped momentarily. The throw can be anything from a gentle takedown to a real screaming-meemy of a fall that'll really hurt ya. This is a pain throw...the person goes into the throw or they hurt a lot (your option is whether they get the time to make the choice...). Lots of variations on this one as well and you'll see it in most arts that practice any sort of kansetsu-waza grappling.

3^rd Principle

This wrist lock is a nasty one. Fairly easy to get into from a circular block or parry or any grasp, once this is on, the opponent can't attack very easily and it's easy to make them feel the pain of it. Again, lots of variations on this, but this isn't one seen in as wide a range of martial arts.

4^th Principle

Our fourth principle is based on the application of pressure and thence pain to the nerves in the forearms and lower legs. The aikido version of these techniques is yonkyo. A good physiological description of what occurs in the forearm techniques is the application of pressure from the distal end of the 2nd metacarpal bone (side of the forefinger knuckle) causes pain by pressure on the radial nerve or periosteal nerves of the distal forearm. This is really a pretty advanced technique and relies on precise application of technique, it can't be muscled through to completion.

5^th Principle

Armbars are usually seen in our style as a finishing technique, although they are also done from a standing position to get an opponent down to the ground. Standing armbars don't tend to be as effective, since the stabilizing force of the ground doesn't aid in immobilizing the arm and preventing the opponent from moving. Here are two examples of armbars used as a finish to a throw or takedown.

6^th Principle

Chokes of all sorts are taught in Shobudo. Many of these are familiar to those in grappling arts. We do tend to focus on chokes from a standing start, as an auxiliary or a finish to a technique, rather than as something we'd go to the ground to use. Mostly a difference in tactical emphasis, rather than in technique.

7^th Principle

Seventh principle is really a bit of a catchall for all throws and takedowns. Anything where you hit the person with the ground... You'll see sweeps, reaps, clotheslines, throws done from all of the other principles, body throws, and more as a part of this principle. Mostly, the idea of taking the opponent's mental and physical balance with movement and pain and using that to throw them (nicely or not quite so...) is what comprises this principle.

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7th David Austen

8^th Principle

These pictures are of two techniques involving pressure points along the jaws - One shown is a TMJ pressure point and one is attacking the jawline along with the lymph nodes. In both of these, Amy is up, off balance and, for the moment, in my control. Below these is a picture of Amy throwing me with the use of a pressure point behind the ears (dokko).

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