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Every word of every class is indexed, and the dojo handbook answers alongside the classes. Your search bridges English and Japanese/Aikido vocabulary (falling ↔ ukemi, breath ↔ kokyu, off balance ↔ kuzushi), then ranks the best class moments. Results open at the exact point in the class; several matches in one class are grouped into a single card.
Aikido yielding framework over forceful possession Wednesday · 2026-04-15 · 14 matches
…when "control loops" persist. "so many memories... Kodogaishi... then I know where I am, I'm…
control is not in the hand alone. "when I have the technique next to…
…release control narratives. "I'm creating an anchor here, and I'm letting the energy go…
…breathing under control anxiety. "has me… Holding my breath, clenching my body... I think that's…
control narratives interrupt timing. "my brain is associating the Kazushi with the successful technique…
…holding control worsens execution. "I think it's the other way around... more effective because I…
…8 more matches in this class
Progressive Movement Scaling and Shape Quality Saturday · 2026-05-16 · 5 matches
Repetitive rolling and rocking control. "We pull these all the way around, both directions." ... "Back like…
Line-focused foot-and-turn control. "Can you see the line? ... right foot is gonna be…
Push-based defense and controlled force. "don't lift it... only turn it over. Push your…
Controlled reversal and side switching. So you're moving both your feet at the same time…
From large arcs to small controlled forms. You get really big… Really small.... Don't have…
Footwork, Line Management, and Space Occupancy Wednesday · 2026-05-06 · 4 matches
…line shifts and off-line entry control. "Let's do a quickie." ... "without pulling me toward…
…thumb, fist shape, and open-contact control. "So that's when the thumb comes. ... this is…
…from global body preparation into wrist/arm control entries, then toward tactical decision-making in conflict…
…Completely control the situation and their balance, take them to the floor, don't do any…
Conflict-Safe Exit Strategy and Avoiding Entanglement Saturday · 2026-05-02 · 4 matches
Because then you control where their head is as they hit the ground.
You're controlling my right shoulder. I'm trying to control everything, more or less, but…
…If you're able to relax, it relaxes me, and it's easier to control where…
…to this hand, so that you have control. We're not going to be doing the…
Balance management and level management in throwing Wednesday · 2026-04-22 · 3 matches
Aikido-style foot warmup and progressive control cues. "So you're not gonna squishy toes." ... "do…
Low posture and hip-shoulder integration for control. "straightening of one leg and the bending of…
…don't lose control of your balance, and you don't lose control of them. So…
Foundational square breathing and unclenched breath holds Wednesday · 2026-04-01 · 3 matches
short, non-extended ground control. "There are very, very few things that are really…
Anything that's associated with stress and clenching and holding and… Control… Just trust the floor.
The class centers on integrating breath control with movement and partner work, moving from foundational square…
Safety hierarchy and risk-aware training constraints Saturday · 2026-04-11 · 3 matches
…don't know where it's going, and you're not in control of your body.
…Across windows, the instructor repeatedly emphasizes relaxed structure, safe movement patterns, non-contact control, decision-making…
Partner safety with controlled touch zones. "when we do punches... to the face... don't want…
Body mapping and alignment fundamentals Saturday · 2026-04-25 · 2 matches
Control under pressure and option retention. "what games should we play?" ... "we can do strict shot…
…But they may not have control of your body. That's the thing, is you immediately…
Attention Discipline and Decisional Autonomy Saturday · 2026-04-04 · 2 matches
…role-based tempo and side control. "remember how Senpai Kohai works?... I get to go first…
controlled descent and spinal care. "Try not to flop down... let yourself down very…
Curriculum Sequencing and Drill Design Saturday · 2026-04-25 · 2 matches
Timing model for reacting, avoiding, then re-capturing control. to be aware of the moment, there…
Advanced side-variant with controlled stepping. "the feet really matter" ... "that's why I'm gonna…
Blending as Adaptive Continuum Saturday · 2026-04-11 · 2 matches
I don't ever lose control. So, your exercise at home…
Right? And we're both pausing and going, am I really in control of this? And…
Partner safety, restraint, and timing cues Saturday · 2026-05-02 · 2 matches
You can't control it. You can only think about it and reach out for it.
…The session blends floor-based mobility, standing mechanics, timing control (Kihon vs continuous flow), and partner…
Intentional slowing as strategic timing Saturday · 2026-05-16 · 1 match
Named grip drill and hand-control sequencing. "Right, so everybody grab your own wrist..." "grab it…
Boundary-Laced Compassion in Conflict Saturday · 2026-05-09 · 1 match
then I end up under that person's control if they're awake at all. Because…
Whole-Body Push Quality Over Arm Strength Wednesday · 2026-04-08 · 1 match
…deals with that weapon, it's just gonna pop it up and assume control of it.
The library searched every word of every class and of the handbook, then ranked and grouped what it found. The passages are transcribed speech; the order, the grouping and the class names are the machine's.