Advanced Aikido Refresher 3: Variations, Counters and Rear Attacks
Henka-waza, kaeshi-waza, ushiro-waza and weapon-taking: fifteen questions for advanced training in English
Variationen, Konter und Angriffe von hinten – Henka-waza, Kaeshi-waza, Ushiro-waza und Waffenabwehr – fünfzehn Fragen für Fortgeschrittene
1 When the First Technique Doesn’t Work
Wenn die erste Technik nicht klappt
Henka-waza
Variation techniques
Variationstechniken
Changing smoothly to another technique when the first is blocked.
Kaeshi-waza
Counter techniques
Kontertechniken
Uke reverses nage’s technique – the roles switch.
Renraku-waza
Combination techniques
Kombinationstechniken
Linking several techniques in a flowing sequence.
Ushiro-waza
Techniques from behind
Techniken von hinten
Responding to attacks you cannot see.
Vor Konterübungen den Widerstand absprechen und langsam beginnen.
2 Test Yourself
Testen Sie sich
Choose the best answer. You get one try per question, and every answer is explained in English and German.
Wählen Sie die beste Antwort. Ein Versuch pro Frage – jede Antwort wird erklärt.
3 Mat English
Englisch auf der Matte
| English | Deutsch | Example |
|---|---|---|
| variation | Variation | Show me a variation from ikkyo. |
| counter (technique) | Konter(technik) | He countered my shiho-nage. |
| resistance | Widerstand | Give a little more resistance. |
| to block | blockieren | Block the technique halfway. |
| to switch / to change to | wechseln zu | Switch to kote-gaeshi. |
| from behind | von hinten | The attack comes from behind. |
| to disarm | entwaffnen | Disarm your partner safely. |
Useful phrases
- “How much resistance should I give?”
- “If I block it, change to another technique.”
- “You’re giving me too much resistance for this level.”
4 The Advanced Aikido Refresher Series
Die Reihe für Fortgeschrittene
Four short refreshers, each on one area of advanced training. Work through them in order or pick the topic you need.
After each technique, describe it to your partner in one English sentence.
Nach jeder Technik einen englischen Satz dazu sagen.
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