Aikido Katatori Sankyo

Aikido Technique – Katatori Sankyo (Defense Against A Shoulder or Lapel Grab)

This page provides students with instructions for the Aikido Katatori Sankyo technique. This technique is also known as Kata-Dori Sankyo. This Aikido technique is a basic Sankyo defense against an opponent who has grabbed you by your shoulder or lapel.

For other Aikido techniques (i.e. Aikido wrist locks, elbow locks, counters or dislocations), visit Black Belt Wiki’s main Aikido Techniques section.

Aikido’s Katatori Sankyo