
The goal of Suomin Aikido Academy is to organize consistent studies and provide an inclusive research platform for the students’ sequential and smooth self-development progress with the tool of Aikido. Aikido is an instrument for self-transformation. When a seeker is ready, the tool of Aikido is waiting here to be applied!
Discover Aikido as the instrument of self-development and self-transformation with the Suomin Aikido Academy (SAA) methodology!
Learning Nikkyo is a process of training when you examine the angle and position you obtain to influence the wrist joint for the control of the whole body of Uke.
This unit (course) provides the concepts and corresponding developing exercises aimed to help you consider Nikkyo (technique) from different angles and also improve your body structuring and movement skills.
Although this course has its independent value, the instructions include references to the preparation exercises, which are desirable for better technique comprehension.
In this section, you are offered to (1) identify the patterns of Nikkyo technique and memorize them in the exact order and (2) reproduce the memorized sequence of movements while practicing with your training partner.
This section suggests to develop your technical sensitivity to Nikkyo. Perform the focused exercises to (1) increase your movement awareness, (2) develop your body memory for the technique and (3) increase perception of the interaction with Uke (technique as communication).
This section is teaching you to pay your attention to the control of the whole body of Uke while performing Nikkyo. Consider the details which will help you establish sensor and control over the whole body of Uke through the points of connection with Uke in Nikkyo technique.
This section teaches you how to “close the deal” by maximizing your chances to neutralize the “conflict”. You learn to go through the closing procedure of Nikkyo complying with all control requirements. You focus on how to complete the technique (1) accurately and (2) safely.
In this section you learn to monitor your natural intentions to influence Uke. You learn to understand that your goal is to reconsider your intention in order to perform Aikido techniques. Substitute the actions resulting from your natural intentions (to oppose) with the "Aiki Actions" (to merge), which do not cause struggle but solve the issue by union with Uke to neutralize conflict.
This section helps you reveal the efficiency of the offered Aikido techniques. Consider opportunities for counter actions in Nikkyo technique to help your partner reveal mistakes and perfect their technical skills.
Perfect your Nikkyo by combining it with other Aikido movements and techniques.
With this section, clarify how proper attitude and understanding of human nature can answer your possible concern of self-defense with the help of Aikido techniques. This part is aimed to reveal how (1) practice of self-cultivation with Aikido, (2) together with refined technique skills can make your Aikido applicable in case of real danger.
This course is designed for you to learn and master one of the foundational techniques of Aikido. The instructions were made clear and deliberate for any beginner to understand. And even if you think you know, with this course see how your Nikkyo technique can be raised to the next level.
Everything is organized for your sequential and smooth learning: detailed video instructions, support materials, etc.
The “Sequence of Movements” - the starter section of the course - will allow you to grasp a general picture of the movements. But the movements are only an external layer of the practice. When you start practicing, your perception will be constantly changing. You may have whatever opinion about what you see in the video of the course right now. It will inevitably change with the practice when you encounter the challenges a beginner cannot see or expect. Every concept and technical detail presented in this course will start increasing its value. As you progress, you will come back again and again to the instructions of the course in order to see “that very detail”. Of course, in order for that to happen, your personal experience is the key.
The basis of this course: 12 year teaching experience, focused research and development. Due to its accuracy and efficiency, the curriculum and approaches had not been changed within the next 10 years of application and practice.
Discover Aikido as an ultimate tool for self-development and self-transformation. Through actions to comprehension!
With the correct approach and practice organization (as offered here), your Aikido practice can be a fulfilling, rewarding and eye-opening endeavor.