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1 THE BOOK O Sensei Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido, often said to his students that training for Aikido without using the sword is not enough. For the first time, this book introduces a system founded by Shoji Nishio Sensei called Aikido Toho Iai, which is the connection between the art of sword drawing and Aikido techniques. The sword is the origin of the Aikido techniques, and this book shows you how to use it in the right way. Using examples of 15 sword forms and the corresponding Aikido techniques, the book enables you to create your own sword form for different Aikido techniques by understanding the principles of the sword. This will bring you more success in martial arts and much more fun while training for it. THE AUTHOR Dr. Michael Russ, Bamberg, Germany, started training Karate at the age of 10. Always looking for something new, he joined many Dojos and experimented with different styles. But when he had the possibility to learn from the well known Japanese teacher Shoji Nishio Sensei, Dr. Russ started learning swordsmanship and Aikido as the basis of his martial art. Now he runs his own Dojo, in which people learn the art of Aikido, Aikido Toho Iai and Jiu Jitsu. Dr. Russ holds a 4th degree black belt in Aikido and Aikido Toho Iai, a 6th degree black belt in Karate and a 2nd degree black belt in Jiu Jitsu. ISBN $ US/ 14.95/A

2 AIKIDO TOHO IAI

3 Special Note Anyone practicing the techniques described in this book does so at his or her own risk. The author and the publisher assume no responsibility for the use or misuse of information contained in this book or for any injury that may occur as a result of practicing the techniques contained herein. The illustrations and texts are for informational purposes only. It is imperative to practice these techniques under the strict supervision of a qualified instructor. Additionally, one should consult a physician before embarking on any demanding physical activity. This book is dedicated to the dear remembrance of the late SHOJI NISHIO SENSEI a Grand Master of AIKIDO and SWORD ART

4 Michael Russ AIKIDO TOHO IAI Meyer & Meyer Sport

5 Original title: Aikido Toho Iai Aikido und Schwertkunst 2006 by Meyer & Meyer Verlag Translated by Dr. Michael Russ and Thomas Martin British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Michael Russ AIKIDO TOHO IAI Maidenhead: Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd., 2006 ISBN All rights reserved, especially the right to copy and distribute, including the translation rights. No part of this work may be reproduced including by photocopy, microfilm or any other means processed, stored electronically, copied or distributed in any form whatsoever without the written permission of the publisher by Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd. 2nd Edition, 2009 Aachen, Adelaide, Auckland, Budapest, Cape Town, Graz, Indianapolis, Maidenhead, Olten (CH), Singapore, Toronto Member of the World Sport Publishers' Association (WSPA) Printed and bound by: B.O.S.S Druck und Medien GmbH, Germany ISBN: info@m-m-sports.com

6 CONTENTS Contents Preface PART I Background Chapter 1 History of swordsmanship in ancient Japan Chapter 2 The Japanese sword Chapter 3 The Dojo and etiquette Chapter 4 The training lesson PART II Basics Chapter 1 Before the fight Consciously and actively expecting an attack How to release the safety clip of the sword Chapter 2 In sword combat with the opponent How to deal with the attack The entrance from the outside The entrance from the inside Drawing the sword The counterattack Fundamentals of cutting Shomen Uchi: The straight downward cut Kaesagiri Oroshi: The diagonal cut Yokomen Uchi: The cut to the neck Kiriage: The upward cut Do Uchi: The horizontal cut Tsuki: The straight thrust Chapter 3 The fight is over Controlling the opponent Seigan: The on guard position Jodan No Kamae: The upper level position Gedan No Kamae: The lower level position Shira Seigan: The horizontal sword position Shin No Kamae: The position to threaten the heart of the opponent.42 5

7 AIKIDO TOHO IAI Waki Gedan No Kamae: The second lower level position Zenkutsu Tachi: The forward stance Kake Tachi: The crossed feet position Shaking the blood from the blade The first form of Chiburi The second form of Chiburi The third form of Chiburi The fourth form of Chiburi Chapter 4 Finishing the form Resheathing the Sword The first form of the Noto The second form of the Noto The third form of the Noto The fourth form of the Noto After combat with the sword PART III The Sword forms Shohatto Maegiri Ukenagashi Ushirogiri Zengogiri Sayugiri Tsuka Osae Tekubi Osae Kawashi Tsuki Tsukekomi Tsume Sanpo Shiho Nukiawase Todome Suemonogiri PART IV Transferring the principles of sword fighting into Aikido

8 CONTENTS Chapter 1 Waiting for an attack There is no particular fighting stance Awase, the attack and the defense reaction are made simultaneously The movement for reacting to an attack is always the same Irimi Half a step is enough to defeat an attacker Chapter 2 Fighting an opponent The particularities of the one-edged sword There are no levers in Aikido Why Aikido is never wrong In the moment of first contact the fight is already over (NISHIO SENSEI) Transferring the principles of Irimi and Atemi into a street fight Chapter 3 Symmetry in Aikido PART V The Aikido techniques Chapter 1 Ai Hanmi Katate Dori No Ikkyo Chapter 2 Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Chapter 3 Gyaku Hanmi Katate Dori No Kaiten Nage Chapter 4 Ai Hanmi Katate Dori No Shiho Nage Chapter 5 Gyaku Hanmi Katate Dori No Shiho Nage Chapter 6 Gyaku Hanmi Nikyo Chapter 7 Ai Hanmi Nikyo Chapter 8 Jodan Tsuki No Sankyo Chapter 9 Jodan Tsuki No Kote Kaeshi Chapter 10Shomen Uchi No Irimi Nage Chapter 11 Shomen Uchi Uchi Kaiten Sankyo Chapter 12Yokomen Uchi No Shiho Nage Chapter 13Yokomen Uchi Gokyo PART VI Appendix List of the 15 described sword forms and the Aikido techniques Terminology Photo & Illustration Credits

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