Masatake Fujita Shihan’s 8 Powerful Techniques Perfomed by Attila Pivony

Attila Pivony, Shidoin, 5th Dan Aikido Aikikai

Masatake Fujita Shihan’s 8 Powerful Techniques

2014

PERFORMED BY ATTILA PIVONY

To the memory of Masatake Fujita Sensei, Shihan Hombu Dojo, 8th Dan Aikido Aikikai

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Masatake Fujita Shihan’s 8 Powerful Techniques PERFORMED BY ATTILA PIVONY 1ST EDITION. – ZIGZABUR NORTH AMERICA, 2014. – 32 P. E-ISBN 978-0-9909947-2-5

THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE UNIQUE PERSON, MY MASTER, MASATAKE FUJITA SENSEI, SHIHAN HOMBU DOJO, 8TH DAN AIKIDO AIKIKAI. Masatake Fujita Shihan was famous for his vigorous performing of the techniques. His teaching style is commonly known as “Fujita Sensei’s theory of motion (tai sabaki)“. In this theory, three elements are emphasized: posture, dodge and technical application. He introduced the progressive training method where first it is taught the proper posture and then the needed appropriate dodge for a favorable position which is the key to a successful performing of a technique.

I believe that Masatake Fujita Sensei’s teaching, spiritual thinking will be passed on and acquainted with more people.

This book is not intended to be a substitute for personal training sessions under the guidance of an instructor. The publisher and the author do not bear any responsibility for any physical injury or damage that may occur if the reader (readers) will follow the instructions contained in the book.

Before attempting to perform the techniques described in this book you should consult with a qualified physician to determine whether your health condition corresponds to the requirements given here.

It is also necessary to find a qualified and experienced instructor.

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About the author

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Foreword

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TECHNIQUE 1

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TECHNIQUE 2

Tachi waza: Katatedori – Kama Tekubi Intro/Ude Garami (Osae Waza) Tachi Waza: Katatedori – Kote Gaeshi (Nage Waza)

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TECHNIQUE 3

Tachi Waza: Katatedori – Kokyu Nage (Nage Waza) page 18

TECHNIQUE 4

Tachi Waza: Katatedori – Irimi Nage (Nage Waza) page 21

TECHNIQUE 5

Tachi Waza: Katatedori – Sihogiri Uchi-Intro (Nage Waza) page 23

TECHNIQUE 6

Tachi Waza: Katatedori – Irimi Nage (Nage Waza) page 26

TECHNIQUE 7

Tachi Waza: Katatedori – Ude Kime Nage page 28

TECHNIQUE 8

Tachi Waza: Katatedori – Juji Garami

CONTENTS

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Attila Pivony President of Hungarian Aikido Aikikai Association

1969 – was born in Budapest (Hungary).

the unique event in Central Europe.

1986 – started to learn martial arts. The Aikido practice has been lasting for 28 years. During these years he was dealing regularly with several types of martial art styles.

2013 – at the Kagamibiraki ceremony, the Hombu Dojo donated him the 5th Dan Aikido Aikikai. He founded Hungarian Aikikai Aikido Association twelve years ago.

He has hundreds or rather 1996 – received the Aikido thousands aikidokas who trainer qualification. study under his 2006 – received the title guidance. He may claim Shidoin, which was that he taught 80 % of given to him by Masatake Budapest aikidoka Fujita-Sensei. It was community.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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I’ve been practising martial arts for 28 years on a regular basis.

I started to practise when I was a child; I learnt Judo first, then did Karate for a year. Later on I tried Shirayan kung-fu. After all I began practising Aikido and I did that with pleasure and perseverance up today.

28 years ago the starter boost was Bruce Lee’s movies; they influenced me to turn towards martial arts, I was practising Shirayan kung-fu for approximately four years. I considered

Bruce Lee to be my role model and he is still one of my inspirations.

its reversal technique and of course Seagal’s style of implementation immediately Bruce Lee’s movements and came to view. technical knowledge The spectacular throws, impressed me so much that holds, repertoire of stretches I trained 4 hours every day instantly attracted me. to develop quickly and Around that time I was an approach a roughly similar assistant coach in Kung-fu level like he had. and I told myself to try I got to know Aikido in around 1990, through one of the most famous action star, Steven Seagal.

The light, but efficient combat value of Aikido, its softness, the use of the opponent’s strength and

Aikido for a short time and then to mix it with my Kung-fu techniques.

This “trying out” has continued ever since. After a while I quitted Kung-fu and turned all my time to learn Aikido.

FOREWORD

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I met Masatake Fujita Shihan in 1992 when he visited Budapest, in December, for the first time. He had 8th Dan. We accepted him as a God for being such a Grandmaster in Aikido.

He taught such techniques in the dojo that everyone was dazzled. Terrible hard throws, the use of powerful inner force evoked admiration and appreciation and this was somehow expected. He showed a huge repertoir of special techniques of fixing, stretches, strangulations. It was a grandiose success.

He also held Dan exams where we didn’t even dare to breathe. Everyone was observing the “event” so hard you couldn’t hear a hiss. For the very first time I saw an official Dan examination certified by Aikikai Hombu Shihan.

Soon I had 5th Kyu and I watched Sensei with great attention and interest in different training camps, how he effortlessly, smoothly and easily yet confidently and effectively performed the techniques. We talked a lot with my fellows at the end

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of training camps about our impressions and experiences and we waited for the next one almost tremblingly.

As time passed, in 1998 I tried to pass my first Dan exam, with the objective of achieving shodan grade.

Thankfully I had a successful exam. I became black belted.

I owe a lot to Masatake Fujita Shihan. For teaching so consistently and unconditionally Aikido to us and to me here, in Hungary, as well as in Tokyo. page 7

TECHNIQUE 1

Tachi waza: Katatedori – Kama Tekubi Intro/Ude Garami (Osae Waza)

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