Morihiro Saito teaches Tai no Henko (subtitled)

This is a video clip in which Morihiro Saito, 9th dan, explains aikido’s tai no henko exercise. Tai no henko (body blending) is one of several awase movements taught by Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba in each of his classes. This exercise teaches students how to blend with their partners in preparation for the proper execution of ura or turning techniques. Saito Sensei explains both the basic and ki no nagare versions of tai no henko in this