When Shoji Nishio Sensei, 8th Dan, said that in Aikido, gyakuhanmi uchikaiten nage is one of the first techniques practiced for 5th kyu (Gokyu) holders, the question one should ask is, why so? Before exploring this type of inquiry, technically speaking, Aikido’s movement set is derived from Daitō-ryu Aiki-Jujutsu. What is viewed as differentiation is, philosophically, in Daitō-ryu, the practitioners are taught to cut down the opponent, whereas, in Aikido, the practitioners are taught to provide an opening to have the opponent become a friend ideally. According to Guillaume Érard Sensei (2021), 5th Dan Aikido, and Daitō-ryu Aiki-Jujutsu, this method of providing an opening is what fundamentally separates the expression of the two arts (Budo, a way of life [5] – Guillaume Érard, Budo & Education, 2021), next, with Nishio Sensei’s expression of the opposite stance opponent grab of the wrist technique called gyakuhanmi uchi kaiten nage, in the video below, the reader and viewer will observe the hand of the Aikidoka is an extension of the sword or wooden jo (short staff). These examples of gyakuhanmi uchikaiten nage by Nishio Sensei also show instances of the atemi strike and extensions of the “hand” for the opponent to stop the movement by grabbing it. Therefore, the technique is not just a single-hand wrist grab as that would be non-specialists’ point-of-view.
Ichiro Shishiya Sensei, 7th dan Aikido and one of Nishio Sensei’s top students, has recently provided the writer with insight into what Nishio Sensei felt like being one of his uke’s, what is the mindset that gyakuhanmi uchikaiten nage teaches, and ideally how the technique illustrates the Aikido philosophy of welcoming to provide continuous openings. When Shishiya Sensei teaches gyakuhanmi uchikaiten nage, he repeatedly says that uke will take my place, take my place and take my place. As the arm movement, body leverage, and legwork continue to work dynamically for the opponent to be led, gyakuhanmi uchikaiten nage showcases physical displays of giving the opponent chances to be redirected and correct his behavior. However, the relationship is not one of Aikido practitioners thinking like a Judoka and a Jiu-Jitsu fighter that desires an outcome of constantly winning; the proper mindset of expressing a neutral mind does not showcase competition within a conflict. In the video below, Shishiya Sensei mentioned that the extension of the hand and the mind is open to avoiding conflict and not fighting.
To conclude, gyakuhanmi uchikaiten nage is a fundamental technique in Aikido that teaches the philosophy of providing continuous openings for the opponent to become a friend. Unlike Daitō-ryu Aiki-Jujutsu, where practitioners are taught to cut down opponents, Aikido practitioners seek to lead their opponents and redirect their behavior. When practicing gyakuhanmi uchikaiten nage, Aikido practitioners must have a neutral mindset and not focus on winning or competition within a conflict. The technique showcases physical displays of giving the opponent chances to be redirected and corrected, which aligns with the Aikido philosophy of avoiding conflict and not fighting. For additional practice, study, and further understanding with or without a training partner, it is worth looking into Nishio Sensei’s curriculum of Toho Iaido. Studying Toho Iaido will provide disciplined lessons after training with a sword. The writer has found that adding to the challenge of understanding Aikido, there has been a benefit of applying techniques and strategies using the bokken, jo, and sword, most notably distance, timing, half-steps, and how to cultivate the welcoming mind.
Seido – Budo, Kobudo & Japanese Artisanry. (2021, January 15). Budo, a way of life [5] – Guillaume Érard, Budo & Education [Aikido & Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu] [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA_ZQKpQDCU
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