How to do: Gedanate (Aikido low attack)

Gedanate (gedan-ate) is technique number 4 of the first five aikido throws of Tomiki Aikido. The first five aikido throws are called the Atemi Waza, or "attack" techniques of Tomiki Aikido.

Gedanate (low attack technique) by Nariyama Shihan of the Japan Aikido Association. The gedanate aikido throw is a kind of "crash-tackle" against your opponent's pelvis. The gedanate technique is often performed with your thigh behind Uke's legs so he cannot step back to recover balance. When done this way, it is an awkward fall to take. (Gedan means "low posture" in Japanese martial arts terminology.)

Here's how you do the Gedanate aikido technique:

Tori avoids Uke's attack (his training partner) by moving to the side.
Tori catches and lifts Uke's attacking arm.
Tori he feints a strike to Uke's face, so Uke raises his arm to block the expected punch... And that's what Tori wanted in the first place - a clear opening below Uke's outstretched arms... (gedan area)
Tori immediately crouches really low and executes gedanate by ramming Uke's pelvis with the whole side of his body.
Tori's left arm also sweeps against Uke's chest during gedanate to further unbalance the opponent and push him backwards. This can be really powerful.
Uke falls backwards and does a back breakfall, slapping the mats and making sure his head does not hit the floor.

(Lots of breakfall practice gives you very strong neck muscles which save you from injury when you fall. Learn to keep your chin on your chest as you fall backwards.)

Next technique: Ushiroate (Aikido rear attack throw) technique #5

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Any martial art or self defense moves should only be learned from a qualified instructor in a training hall or dojo with mats to cushion your falls. You must learn to breakfall before you try to take any throws. We will not accept any responsibility if you are injured trying these techniques or if you injure another person.
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