Techniques
How to: Shomenuchi Ikkyo!
Shomenuchi Ikkyo is the first-pin technique to defend against a head strike. The version performed in this video has a weapon, but it is still almost the exact same execution as the regular version.
Despite it being almost the exact same as Katatori Ikkyo, it comes up a bit later in the tests. Knowing this technique, and a little bit about how to defend against a weapon, will definitely improve your aikido.
Thank you to Sensei Maksim and Sophie for the demonstration!
(PS: An ideal armbar is at the knee, not above it)