Throw Techniques in Aikido

By Shihan Reiner Brauhardt, Kyoshi, 8th Dan Aikido

Featuring:

Shiho Nage
Kote Gaeshi
Irimi Nage
Koshi Nage
Hiji Garami
And More

Aikido, founded by Morihei Ueshiba in the early 20th century, is one of the world's most respected Japanese martial arts. Blending the principles of harmony, timing, and efficient movement, Aikido combines empty-hand techniques with traditional weapons training using the sword and staff, creating a complete and highly refined martial system.

As a purely defensive art, Aikido teaches practitioners to neutralize aggression without meeting force with force. Rather than overpowering an attacker, the Aikidoka blends with the attack, redirects its energy, and applies throws, joint controls, and immobilizations to resolve the conflict safely and effectively. This unique approach develops not only practical self-defense skills but also balance, coordination, awareness, and mental discipline.

In the acclaimed instructional series Aikido from A to Z, Grand Master Reiner Brauhardt (Kyoshi, 8th Dan Aikido) presents a comprehensive study of Aikido, guiding practitioners from the fundamentals to advanced techniques with and without weapons. A pioneer of Aikido in Germany, Brauhardt Sensei has devoted more than four decades to the art and has been teaching professionally since 1985 at his dojo in Siegen.

This fourth volume, Aikido Basics Vol. 4, focuses on the art's fundamental throwing techniques. Through clear demonstrations and detailed instruction, Brauhardt Sensei teaches core throws including Shiho Nage, Kote Gaeshi, Irimi Nage, Koshi Nage, and Hiji Garami, explaining the principles that make each technique effective.

The techniques are applied against a variety of advanced attacks, including Katate-Kata-Tori, Yoko-Kubi-Shime, and Ushiro-Eri-Tori, demonstrating how classical throwing principles adapt to realistic situations. By studying these applications, practitioners will expand their technical repertoire while gaining a deeper understanding of timing, body movement, balance breaking, and the seamless flow that defines traditional Aikido.

Whether you are strengthening your fundamentals or refining your advanced skills, this instructional program offers an invaluable guide to mastering the essential throwing techniques of Aikido.