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Defence Against two Attackers (Lapel grab and right cross)

Field SenseiMichael Field

Michael Field Sensei 4th dan Aikikai commenced his Aikido training in Japan in 1979 at the founder's famous "open-air" Dojo in Iwama. The founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, died in 1969, well before Michael's arrival, however he had left his home Dojo in the skilled hands of Morihiro Saito Sensei - who had trained more hours on the mat with him than any other person. Saito Sensei is the heir of the founder's technique, both open handed and weapons, and Michael Field is the Australian who has spent the most time on the mat with Saito Sensei. The Aikido that Saito and Field Sensei's teach is known as Iwama Ryu (Iwama Style), a style dedicated to preserving and teaching future generations the founder's technique, unaltered. Michael returns to Iwama regularly with senior students of his Dojo to ensure technical and cultural accuracy.

Michael is a full-time professional Aikido teacher with a large dedicated Dojo in Fitzroy (Melbourne) and a new branch in Werribee. He is the author of the 'Precision Aikido' video series; a series currently being used by martial artists Australia-wide. who have previously had no access to a properly qualified Aikido teacher, of this powerful Aikido style.

Field Sensei teaches Aikido technique, culture and philosophy. For him, Aikido is a way of life.

Defence Against two Attackers (Lapel grab and right cross)
Vol 9 No.9 Blitz Australasian Martial Arts Magazine,1995

Defense against two attackers

Defense against two attackers

Defense against two attackers

Attacker one holds defender's lapels with both hands. Defender takes his balance by a punch then... ...extends down strongly with the same arm while striking attacker one's neck with his right forearm, uniting this move with an opening step to the rear with his right foot Attacker two enters with a right cross which the defender avoids by moving In a sweeping arc with his right foot followed by his lelt blending...

Defense against two attackers

Defense against two attackers

Defense against two attackers

...with the punch and snaring it from the top at wrist. Now the defender takes attaker two's arm ... ... across his face as he spins into this position utilising centripetal force Attacker two submits to the pressure being applied to his elbow