Here's a video of Martin's fourth dan exam, conducted at Aikido Institute Davis on Aug. 29, 2020, with special precautions due to the pandemic. This was one of two dan (black belt) exams this day. In recent months, AID classes have been socially distanced, with the only partner practice focused on weapons. To prepare for these tests, both candidates and two ukes formed a "social bubble" -- training together intensively and in isolation after all four tested negative for coronavirus. During the e

Check out this week's new technique: Shomen Iriminage Join Martin Rice Sensei as he demonstrates multiple Self Defence and Jiyuwaza variations of Shomen Iriminage as well as demonstrating the technique from a Shomen and Yokumen Strike. Marty Sensei reminds us to not let the hand dip too low when entering, getting your hips past your partner, and to use a cutting motion when throwing among many other useful pointers. Grab a glimpse of the technique below or watch now on aikitv.onlinewatch now on