Tai No Henko is an Aikido exercise that teaches the basics for redirecting an attack. Redirection is used in many Aikido techniques thus Tai No Henko is an important lesson for beginners. Tai No Henko means “body change” or “body change direction”. For other Aikido techniques (i.e. Aikido wrist locks, elbow locks, counters or dislocations), please visit Black Belt Wiki’s main section on Aikido Techniques.
Moreover, according to Traditional Aikido of Sonoma, “O’Sensei once said that a student could learn all the basics of aikido if he practiced just three techniques: tai-no-henko, morotedori-kokyuho, and suwariwaza-kokyuho“.
This information is meant to supplement what is taught at Aikido schools. To properly understand these techniques, you need to learn them from a certified Aikido instructor who can give an in-depth explanation of the technique, correct your mistakes and detail how the technique should be utilized. All martial arts techniques should only be practiced under the supervision of a trained martial arts instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized. In addition, all martial arts techniques and training should be used safely and responsibly.
Aikido – Tai No Henko
References
- Traditional Aikido of Sonoma, Three Techniques That Have Everything, http://www.traditional-aikido.com/Technique/three_techniques.htm