Aikido from A to Z Basic Techniques Vol 5 (On Demand)

Ground Hold Techniques in Aikido

By Shihan Reiner Brauhardt, Kyoshi, 8th Dan Aikido

Featuring:

• Ikkyo
• Nikkyo
• Sankyo
• Yonkyo
• Gokyo
• Ude Garami

Aikido, founded by Morihei Ueshiba in the early 20th century, is one of the world's foremost Japanese martial arts. Combining the principles of harmony, balance, and efficient movement, Aikido integrates both empty-hand techniques and traditional weapons training with the sword and staff, creating a complete martial discipline.

As a purely defensive art, Aikido teaches practitioners to neutralize aggression without relying on physical strength. Rather than opposing force with force, the Aikidoka blends with the attacker's movement, redirecting energy through throws, joint controls, and immobilizations. The result is effective control of an opponent while minimizing unnecessary injury. In addition to developing practical self-defense skills, Aikido cultivates discipline, awareness, coordination, and mental focus.

In the acclaimed instructional series Aikido from A to Z, Grand Master Reiner Brauhardt (Kyoshi, 8th Dan Aikido) presents a complete and systematic study of the art, guiding practitioners from the fundamentals to advanced techniques with and without weapons. One of Europe's most respected Aikido instructors, Brauhardt Sensei has been practicing for more than forty years and has taught professionally since 1985 at his dojo in Siegen, Germany.

This volume focuses on the essential ground control and immobilization techniques that form the foundation of Aikido pinning methods. Through detailed instruction, Brauhardt Sensei demonstrates Ikkyo, Nikkyo, Sankyo, Yonkyo, Gokyo, and Ude Garami, explaining the principles that make each control effective.

These techniques are applied against a variety of more advanced attacks, including Katate-Kata-Tori, Yoko-Kubi-Shime, and Ushiro-Eri-Tori, helping practitioners understand how classical immobilizations adapt to realistic situations. By mastering these fundamental controls, students will develop greater precision, sensitivity, and confidence while significantly expanding their technical understanding of Aikido's immobilization system.

Whether you are refining your basics or advancing your practice, this instructional program provides a clear and comprehensive guide to one of the most important aspects of traditional Aikido.