Aikido:
Jo-kata attacks and movement "by the numbers"

Attacks:

Throat Jab

Yokomen

Shomen

Rear Jab

Sweep

Movement #s:

1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 14, & 16

3, 7, & 11

5, 15, 17, & 18

8 - shins (kneeling)
12 - gut (standing)

13
(The dashes below (-) indicate transitions--keep moving! )

18-step Jo-kata

1-block,

2-block-3,

4, 5-retreat,

6, block-7,

8,9,

10, block-11,

12,13-14, block-(zengo),

15,16(kiai), 17-block-(zengo)-18.

Generic Aiki advice:

"Don't put strength or speed into the movements yet, that will come later." Soshihan Scott, and Professor Abels

A few thoughts from my aiki journal...

"Breathe, relax, and have fun!"

I need to keep working on the basics: proper hanmi with hips squared up, sliding the feet (stay "rooted" with knees bent and heels down), check footwork frequently while working on a line.

Check for proper hand positions: 'pinky' finger of the "belt-hand" should be able to touch the end of the jo; hands one hand-grip apart. Visualize my opponent to keep the mind focused and extension where it belongs. JG
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