West Midlands Aikido Association Dojos in Walsall Wood, Cannock, Lichfield, Tamworth, Cheslyn Hay, Sutton Coldfield, in West Midlands England UK . Iwama style The West Midlands Aikido Association was formaly known as the Washi Aikido Federation.With Roger Tabberer 5th Dan as the Principal Coach. Roger Tabberer has been running very successful aikido courses and classes for over 25 years.In the September of 1987, Roger Tabberer spent five weeks with Saito Sensei, in Iwama Japan as a uchi deshi (Live in Student).
During this time his whole approach to Aikido changed, to the extent whereby Iwama style Aikido became the backbone of WMAA style of teachingThe style of Aikido practised by the West Midlands Aikido Association is Iwama style. With training taught regularly in Weapons (Aiki Ken and Jo). Also with the adaptation of many of the larger movements, as taught by Tamura Sensei and Yamada Sensei, included within its teaching.The West Midlands Aikido Association standards are kept high due to a strict syllabus that is enforced by the teaching of Tabberer Sensei. Also all the WMAA Club instructors are taught to a high level and have been approved by the Club to teach. All club instructors have obtained Assistant Coaching or coaching certificates.All training in our dojos are done in a friendly and non competitive atmosphere. This is so people new and old to the art can learn easily and safely. All people are welcome no matter how old or young or what size or shape they are. Aikido can suit all. The West Midlands Aikido Association is a none profit making organisation. During this time his whole approach to Aikido changed, to the extent whereby Iwama style Aikido became the backbone of WMAA style of teachingThe style of Aikido practised by the West Midlands Aikido Association is Iwama style. With training taught regularly in Weapons (Aiki Ken and Jo). Also with the adaptation of many of the larger movements, as taught by Tamura Sensei and Yamada Sensei, included within its teaching.The West Midlands Aikido Association standards are kept high due to a strict syllabus that is enforced by the teaching of Tabberer Sensei. Also all the WMAA Club instructors are taught to a high level and have been approved by the Club to teach. All club instructors have obtained Assistant Coaching or coaching certificates.All training in our dojos are done in a friendly and non competitive atmosphere. This is so people new and old to the art can learn easily and safely. All people are welcome no matter how old or young or what size or shape they are. Aikido can suit all. The West Midlands Aikido Association is a none profit making organisation so the cost of lessons and courses is low.
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Aikido Dictionary

The words used in this dictionary are common words used in the dojo and pracise of aikido. They are said in Japanese but you can find them translated into English

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Below Are Other Common Words Used In Aikido

Attacks

Katate dori
One hand holding one hand.
Morote Tori
Two hands holding one hand.
Kata Tori
Shoulder hold.
Ryo Kata Tori
Grabbing both shoulders.
Ryote Tori
Two hands holding two hands.
Mune Dori
One or two hand lapel hold.
Hiji Tori
Elbow grab.
Ushiro Tekubi Tori
Wrist grab from the back.
Ushiro Ryote Tori
Two hands holding two hands from the back.
Ushiro Ryo Kata Tori
Grabbing both shoulders from the back.
Ushiro Kubi Shime
Rear choke.
Shomen Uchi
Overhead strike to the head.
Yokomen Uchi
Daigonal strike to the side of the head.
Tsuki
Straight thrust (punch)
Atemi
Strike to hit, esp. thrust or punch (see tsuki).

Basic Techniquies

Ikkyo,
Arm bar
Nikkyo,
Wrist turn in. 
Sankyo,
Wrist twist in. 
Yonkyo,
Wrist/finger press. 
Gokyo,
Arm like a bridge - knife defense.
Rokkyo,
Elbow Lock

Basic Throws

Irimi Nage
Entering throw.
Juji Nage 
Arm entwining throw.
Kaiten Nage
Rotary throw.
Kokyu Nage
Breath throw.
Koshi Nage
Hip throw.
Kote Gaeshi
Wrist turn-out.
Shiho Nage
Four direction throw.
Sumi Otoshi
Corner drop.
Tenchi Nage
Heaven and earth throw.
Ude Garami
Arm lock throw
Hiji Shime
Elbow Lock
Sokumen Irimi Nage
Side Step in Throw
Aiki Nage
A type of Breath (Kokyu Nage) Throw

 

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