Vertical cut - 喧嘩腰
During the movement, the hips pass through a moment when they are facing forward, at the same level. The name for this moment is kenka goshi (喧嘩腰), which means that the hips (koshi 腰) are positioned to strike (kenka 喧嘩).
Philippe Voarino studied at the dojo of the Founder of Aikido, in Iwama. Master Saito passed on his method to him, encouraging him to discover, beyond this teaching tool, the true art of O Sensei.
During the movement, the hips pass through a moment when they are facing forward, at the same level. The name for this moment is kenka goshi (喧嘩腰), which means that the hips (koshi 腰) are positioned to strike (kenka 喧嘩).
體ノ變化後両足ヲ六方に開き 姿勢ヲ安定セシマルを要ス - The translation of this sentence into English is just as extravagant as the previous ones...
足ノ踏ミ方ニハ外六方、内六方及外巴、内巴アリ 練習ノ際ニ傅授ス - The translation of this sentence in the English version of Budō is mind-boggling...
四法ヲ應用ス O Sensei - “Budō”- The fourth law of Aikido is expressed by two complementary techniques: yonkyo and tenchi nage.
Thanks to an unexpected turn of events, in 1987 I found myself in possession of O Sensei's book. We were a privileged few in the world in this situation...
At the moment of attack, it is vital to choose one of the six directions (roppo) and move behind the attackers. Then, apply the first law 一法ヲ應用ス - O Sensei
If Budō is not a book intended for the public, what is it then? Well, Budō is a gift, from Morihei Ueshiba to the people who supported him in various ways in his discovery of Aikido, and to whom he was indebted throughout his life.