Yokomen Uchi is a side cut whose origin comes from the Aikido sword "Aiki Ken" as practiced by the founder of Aikido in Iwama, this cut is reproduced in the empty hand techniques "Tai Jutsu "
Many basic techniques and advanced techniques can be performed with this form of powerful attack which requires specific positioning of the body and arms to intercept and direct it.
There are many subtleties in the art of wearing Yokomen uchi and in how to intercept and direct them without forcibly opposing them.
