This DVD has a special place in my video library. It is the only one providing an in depth teaching of Aiki counter-techniques.
Hanshi Annesi selects sixteen major Aiki throws and locks and instructs several ways to counter them. All counter-moves
follow from three basic principles: “prevent the circle”, “cut the circle”, “elongate the circle”. As an old Judo practitioner,
I noticed a remarkable analogy with the three Judo defense tactics: Go ( block the attack ), Chowa ( avoid the attack ),
Yawara ( flow with the attack and reverse it ).
Finally, let me applaud to the brilliant application of Judo Yoko-Wakare sutemi waza as a counter against several Aiki techniques.
Kudos to Hanshi Annesi!