Today's video from Aikido Samsungdang covers "Tips for giving and receiving throws without injury." While many are familiar with how to apply a technique (or how to break a joint), they often overlook how to safely improve their skills alongside a partner. I believe the most challenging aspect of Aikido training lies in the premise that "you must not injure your partner, yet the technique must be applied accurately." To be honest, this theme is deeply connected to my professi

In this video, Aikido Samsungdang focuses on the safety and role of uke (the receiver). I believe uke should protect their own safety while also serving as a training partner who helps tori (the one applying the technique) develop correct technical habits. I also believe that receiving techniques in a straightforward, simple way—grounded in basic ukemi—helps practitioners improve both safety and skill the most. In particular, uke should practice receiving tori’s strong techni

This is the third and final video concluding the "Sword Taking Basics" series by Aikido Samsungdang. In this video, we focus on the "start" and "set-up" of the Kata, rather than the flashy "result" of the technique. I often say, "Good input makes good output." How you handle the first step of the Kata determines the success or failure of the entire technique. Consequently, the precision of the initial phase leading up to the throw makes a much bigger difference in a real situ