Introduction to 4th Kyu Kyushin-Ryu Aikido

Course Overview: Introduction to 4th Kyu Kyushin-Ryu Aikido

This course covers all of 4th Kyu for Kyushin-Ryu Aikido, a pre-war style form of Aikido as taught by Kenshiro Abbe in the UK.

Course Contents:

1. Forms (Kata): Yokomenuchi uraken (side of head strike with reverse hand strike) and Tsuki (strike to abdomen).
2. Techniques:
   • Ikkyo: The first technique, focusing on wrist control and immobilization.
   • Nikkyo: Second technique, centered around applying pressure to the wrist joint.
   • Sankyo: Third technique, emphasizing twisting and control.
   • Yonkyo: Fourth technique, concentrating on nerve pressure points.
   • Tenchinage: A technique incorporating balance disruption and throws.
   • Kaitenage: A rotational throw, utilizing your opponent’s energy.
   • Shihonage: The four-direction throw, a core Aikido movement.
   • Iriminage: A technique involving entering and redirecting your opponent’s attack.
   • Kotegaeshi: A wrist twist and throw, one of the signature Aikido techniques.

Instructor: Sensei Carl Withey, with over 50 years of experience and a student of Reg Bleakman Sensei