Since we are looking at Aikido basic techniques, the Ryote Tori Tenchinage is a very important Aikido basic technique to learn. In the video that follows, you will see this Aikido basic technique in action. As we have mentioned in the past, Aikido is a peaceful martial art, therefore many of the Aikido basic techniques are passive. But we are not saying that they are ineffective. Passivity can be very effective in disarming any attacker, since it is very unexpected.
We have noted before that Aikido is different as a martial art because of its use of passivity. It is considered a peaceful martial art. Most martial arts are aggressive, therefore your attackers are expecting an aggressive retaliation to their attack. By understanding Aikido and practicing and perfecting Aikido basic techniques, one can be prepared to disarm any attacker, becoming safe and secure at any time.
As far as Aikido basic techniques are concerned, the Ryote Tori Tenchinage is extremely effective. In it ones uses the “heaven and earth” Aikido basic technique. In this Aikido technique, one splits the arms of the attacker, bringing one arm lower and the other higher, thus the “heaven and earth.” After this split is complete, one goes in and drops the attacker to the ground. As you will see in the video below, this is one of the most effective Aikido basic techniques.
Watch the following video on the Ryote Tori Tenchinage:
As you just saw, the Ryote Tori Tenchinage is truly one of the most effective Aikido basic techniques that can easily be applied in a frontal attack situation. In order to perfect this Aikido technique, you will need to practice it a lot. But your practice will pay off! You will be able to walk with confidence that you can disarm any assailant that you encounter, as you learn and perfect your Aikido Basic Techniques.