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Jiyuwaza: Aiki in Action

Jiyuwaza: Aiki in Action

One of the important ways we train at Aikido of Salt Lake is called jiyuwaza (lit. “free technique’). Essentially, it consists of uke (the person receiving the technique) attacking nage (the person performing the technique) over and over again using the same attack. In the video below, Gerry is attacking Philippe repeatedly with katatetori (wrist grab). Training jiyuwaza teachesRead more about Jiyuwaza: Aiki in Action[…]

Official Affiliation with Maruyama Institute of Aikido

Official Affiliation with Maruyama Institute of Aikido

We are very excited to announce the affiliation of Aikido of Salt Lake with the Maruyama Institute of Aikido! We received formal notification from Maruyama Sensei on Jan. 16, 2017, that the Hombu International Department (Aikido World Headquarters) had given him permission to include an affiliate in the United States.  Aikido of Salt Lake is the first Maruyama Institute affiliateRead more about Official Affiliation with Maruyama Institute of Aikido[…]