he KIHON NAGE WAZA (literaly: base, projection,technique) is a whole of 7 techniques of basic projection, which is carried out in the form of a kata (combination of movements which form and unfolding are codified). This fundamental element aims at showing the guiding principles of Aikibudo starting from the principal attacks. Its form being codified, it can be carried out by two practicionners that have never met before. It thus constitutes an element of reference for all Aikibudokas in the world.       The practitioner must do the seven movements of projection in a row; each movement is carried out initially on the right then on the left.    The learning of this kata is carried out over approximately two years of practice.

Progress of the kata

1/ MUKAE DAOSHI starting position:    Gyaku hanmi attack:    Ura Yokomen uchi 2/ SHI HO NAGE starting position:    Ai hanmi attack:    Omote Yokomen uchi   3/ YUKI CHIGAE starting position:    Gyaku hanmi attack:    Tsuki jodan 4/ NEIJI KOTE GAESHI starting position:    Ai hanmi attack:    tsuki chudan   5/ TENBIN NAGE starting position:    Ai hanmi attack:    Ryo sode dori 6/ HACHI MAWASHI starting position:    Gyaku hanmi attack:    Dosoku te dori   7/KOSHI NAGE starting position:    Gyaku hanmi attack:    Ryote dori