This is a demonstration by a member who trained up to 2nd Dan at Ansan Dojo , then went to Japan to study and received instruction for four years under a 7th Dan instructor at the Aikikai Headquarters Dojo . Although the demonstrator may not be consciously aware of it, the refined body movement of the Headquarters Dojo 7th Dan instructor is clearly reflected throughout the techniques. The techniques presented in this free demonstration are as follows: Kote-gaeshi  against Gya

This is a free demonstration by a yudansha (2nd Dan)  member of Ansan Dojo . If Shodan (1st Dan)  represents the stage of fully embodying the fundamentals, 2nd Dan  is the stage of refining those basics while reflecting on their principles, timing, and meaning. The techniques demonstrated in this free performance are as follows: Iriminage  against Shomen-uchi Kotegaeshi  against Shomen-uchi Shihonage  against Shomen-uchi Ude-kimenage  against Shomen-uchi Nikyo  against Shomen

When engaging in physical activities that involve a lot of movement, unexpected injuries can sometimes occur. Aikido is no exception. As a discipline practiced with a partner and involving full-body movement, there is always a potential risk of injury. However, simply understanding when and how  injuries are most likely to occur—and maintaining proper awareness—can prevent most accidents. Even in situations where a serious injury might have happened, this awareness can often