AIKI TAISO - Aikido Practice Conditioning Exercises

Sensei Guillermo Gomez demonstrates the 5 basic Aiki Taiso exercises or aikido conditioning drills required for beginners at United States Aikikai. This basic aikido drills will develop coordination, agility, balance, flexibility, range of motion, strength and endurance, all needed skills for martial arts practice. 1. Shizentai Ushiro Ukemi 2. Ushiro Ukemi Mawashi 3. Tai Sabaki / Irimi Tenkan 4. Ushiro Ukemi Irimi Mae Ayumi Ashi 5. Mae Ukemi Kaiten Aikido has been referred to as “Dynamic Zen“ because