Aikidō Toho Iai
Aikido Toho Iai (also called Nishio-Ryū or Nishio Ryū ) is a style of Iaidō founded by Shōji Nishio , based on the Aikidō . It is a combination of body and sword techniques.
history
Through his experience with the martial arts Karate , Judo and Jōdō , Shōji Nishio developed the Aikido Toho Iai around 1970. His master Ueshiba Morihei emphasized how important it was to train with the sword in order to better understand the movements of Aikido.
technology
Aikido Toho Iai is first performed by beginners with the bokken . Advanced students may also use a blunt Iaitō . The individual forms (katas) are practiced again and again individually. Particular attention should be paid to breathing, correct foot position and dynamics. There are fifteen different forms of Iai. Apart from the first and the last, there is an equivalent for each in Aikido ( Aikidō techniques ):
| number | Surname | Aikido form |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shohatto Maegiri | - |
| 2. | Uke Nagashi | Ai Hanmi Ikkyō |
| 3. | Ushiro Giri | Kaiten Nage |
| 4th | Zengo Giri | Ai Hanmi Shiho Nage |
| 5. | Sayu Giri | Gyaku Hanmi Shiho Nage |
| 6th | Tsuka Osae | Gyaku Hanmi Nikyo |
| 7th | Tekubi Osae | Ai Hanmi Nikyo |
| 8th. | Kawashi Tsuki | Jodan Tsuki Sankyo |
| 9. | Tsukekomi | Jodan Tsuki Kote Gaeshi |
| 10. | Tsume | Irimi Nage |
| 11. | Sanpo | Uchi Kaiten Sankyo |
| 12. | Shiho | Yokomen Uchi Shiho Nage |
| 13. | Nukiawase | Yokomen Uchi Gokyo |
| 14th | Todome | Yonkyo |
| 15th | Suemonogiri | - |
literature
- Michael Russ: Aikido Toho Iai. Aikido and sword art. Meyer & Meyer Verlag, Aachen 2006, ISBN 3-89899-136-9 .