Go no Tachi (The 5th Kumi-tachi)
“He (uchi-tachi) takes a large step forward to attack. I step off to
the left side, bringing my right leg to the rear. My role changes from
that of the attacker to that of the defender. After parrying, he again
steps forward with his right foot to strike. I step backward and enter
in the manner of a tachi-dori movement. Basically speaking, in Aikido we
never lock swords. If he pushes with his sword, we turn. Therefore, as
soon as I approach him, he turns to the left, entering, and attacks my
leg. Then, I change my position to receive his attack. Next, he comes to
strike my forehead. At that moment I match his sword and deflect it
downward.” – Morihiro Saito Sensei“He (uchi-tachi) takes a large step forward to attack. I step off to
the left side, bringing my right leg to the rear. My role changes from
that of the attacker to that of the defender. After parrying, he again
steps forward with his right foot to strike. I step backward and enter
in the manner of a tachi-dori movement. Basically speaking, in Aikido we
never lock swords. If he pushes with his sword, we turn. Therefore, as
soon as I approach him, he turns to the left, entering, and attacks my
leg. Then, I change my position to receive his attack. Next, he comes to
strike my forehead. At that moment I match his sword and deflect it
downward.” – Morihiro Saito Sensei
