In this video, I want to give you the basics of sitting and bowing during Aikido practice.
Demonstrated by: Guillaume Erard (5th Dan Aikikai, Dojocho Yokohama Aikidojo)
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Summary
00:00 Intro
00:33 Standing
00:58 Hands position
01:48 Kneeling down
03:18 Getting up
03:40 Seiza position
03:57 Hands position
04:46 Distance between the knees
05:27 Feet position
06:08 Bowing
06:30 Safety bow
07:57 Nonsafety bow
09:36 Head and back position
10:27 Bowing for teachers

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