Learn Martial Arts through Natural Science

VOL.1 Musculoskeletal Techniques

Unlocking Aiki Techniques with Scientific Precision

Delve into the profound Aiki techniques of Master Sagawa Yukiyoshi through the lens of physics and physiology with Master Yasue Kunio, a distinguished physicist making waves in the martial arts community. This comprehensive exploration spans two volumes, offering accessible insights into Aiki's intricate methodologies, demystified through scientific principles understandable to all.

Contents:

Practical Key Points 1: Weak Waist

• Overview: Targeting vulnerabilities in the opponent's skeletal structure
• Techniques:
  • Iriminage
  • Soto Musou
  • One Rule Osoto Garigaeshi

Practical Key Points 2: Planar Skeleton

• Overview: Manipulating the opponent into a planar skeletal structure
• Techniques:
  • Elbow Hit
  • Body Drop
  • Jigoku Drop

Practical Key Points 3: Loose Elbow

• Overview: Utilizing momentum and inertia effectively
• Techniques:
  • Kote-gaeshi
  • Morote-tori
  • Mochi-nage
  • Shiho-nage
  • Elbow Tsuke-nage

Practical Key Points 4: Loose Knee

• Overview: Harnessing angular momentum and gravity
• Techniques:
  • Elbow Hit
  • Kotegaeshi
  • Tenchi-nage
  • Iriminage

Instruction and Supervision: Yasue Kunio

• Born: Okayama Prefecture, 1951
• Education: Ph.D. in Science; studied astronomy at Tohoku University, theoretical and mathematical physics at Kyoto University and Nagoya University
• Disciple of: Sagawa Yukiyoshi, renowned as the "God of Martial Arts," since 1982
• Focus: Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu; blending scientific rigor with martial arts practice
• Publications: Author of numerous books including "Master of Martial Arts," "Aiki Kaigen" (Kaimeisha), "Martial Arts vs. Physics" (Kodansha Plus Alpha Shinsho), and "Introduction to the Methodology of Mathematical Physics" (Nihon Hyoronsha)