Aiki

We name the technique (when the name is known) in Japanese. Often, however, they are modifications that have no official name.

A modified ude garami osae done in freestyle.

Demonstration of how a weak grip can allow a sword to be drawn.

Countering a two hand grip with a sword cut.

A kagi lock with a stepping pin. The combination serves as a "standing" holddown.

A 3 on 1 randori (freestyle defense) at the 2000 World Head Founders Sokeship Council meeting, Orlando.

...more of same...
(Last 2 candid photos by Deborah Kingston)

A relaxed kagi (keylock) or nikyo.

Kami zeme (upper attack).

An unusual cross-arm lock and immobilization.

Sokumen kuzushi ostoshi (lateral off-balancing drop.)

Another "standing" immobilization in which uke's both arms are controlled.

Kote mawashi osae
(wrist turn-in).

Karate

We identify the kata from which the application comes.