How to Receive Joint Locks Safely
- Mar 13
- 1 min read
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 techniques with simple basic ukemi, and tori should practice applying strong techniques while enabling uke to receive safely with basic ukemi. I believe this is beneficial for both partners’ safety and skill development.
In this video, using nikyo (二教) as the main example, we cover:
1. Causes of injury
We explain why injury risk increases when the front foot becomes stuck to the floor and the shoulder and elbow become fixed at the same time.
2. Tips for uke’s safety
In nikyo practice, we show how to avoid the so-called “four-point support” trap and how to actively recover your center.
3. Efficiency of movement
We explain practical methods for bringing your feet together and using a pivot axis, so you can follow tori’s quick changes of direction without unnecessary strain.
4. How to be a good uke
Uke is not simply someone who “falls for the technique,” but a good training partner who helps their partner learn correct technique. We emphasize this premise.
I hope these points help you receive even strong, impactful techniques honestly with basic ukemi—and recover quickly and calmly—so your training stays safe and productive.
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