Wushaolin．James Feng
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Lots of Aikido master has been trying to convey the same things,while study and observing most Aikido master’s journey,we can see a common thing that they were excellent Uke.
Humbly receiving techniques and force from their teacher,in the meantime guiding their training partner into correct training principle,years of experiencing and learning acquired aikido principle,it became a matter of when to become a true Aikidoka.
In Aikido training,Tori side (receiver) learned practical techniques,Uke side trained body strength,flexibility and reflex.
During training,Uke will learn his\her body structure,and use correct body movement to stabilize his\her balance,hence it is always a two person’s job in aikido training,through connection and harmonize with each other in order to explore Aiki spirit.
A good Uke (attacker) should preform follow tasks correctly
First， as an attacker
In Aikido training,
Uke will perform two types of attack,the direct attacks are focused strikes: Shomen Uchi, Yokomen Uchi, Tsuki, and simulating sword forms’ attacks.
Indirect attacks are katatedori, ryotedori…etc, by grabbing the opponent then following up with attacks.
Correct attacks and strength will allow both side training effectively.
Attack randomly will sabotage receiver’s rhythm and motion during training situation,
the efficiency of training will be limited， which we should avoid during practicing mode of training.
Second， Ukemi
Ukemi techniques aim to encounter receiver’s (Tori side's) technique and reflex,and protect self not to be injured.
A good Ukemi techniques include correct body movements.
Been joint locked and attacked situation oneself should not only maintain balance but also harmonize receiver’s feedback.
If Uke side only use resisting force to practice during training,then it will lead to a muscle competition,
it could easily hurt each other,and Tori side won’t even receive correct experience and information regards force of direction.
A good Uke should understand the purpose of Ukemi,and use it to guide correct movement of Tori Side,in the meantime oneself can also receive proper training.
Third， having the ability to fight back
This training should only start when Tori side has a basic understanding of oneself’s techniques and strength.
During performing techniques in practice,Uke side not only protect and balance him/herself,but also having the ability to discover the opportunity to show an intention of fighting back.
It is only to show the intention but not to physically fight back,then both side will practice with caution and holds alert to complete real Aikido Training.
(When both side agreed to fight back, it is valuable to tempt, it might be efficient or not. but this is real martial art training isn’t it?)
Fourth， precisely understand Tori side’s intention and strength
Moving first or after?
both are movement,the difficulties are to hold his/her ground before opponent’s attack,in every Ukemi practice,not only body strength and reflex but also learning to understand opponent’s intent.
Through years of Ukemi training also gaining the experiences of Tori side’s forces and directions,further develop the ability to see the opponent’s intention,
so that being able to move at right space and timing,such abilities will allow you to have an accurate judgment during complex situation,and then make the right decisions in an instant.
Fifth， from Uke side to Tori Side
A perfect Uke side will layout a best situation for himself/herself,through Ukemi techniques and eventually guide or induce the opponent into his/her own field.
Reverse the situation to favor himself/herself before the opponent holds his/her own ground,this is main reason to practice Ukemi techniques,hence either Tori side or Uke side,the control of the situation is all on yourself.
To be a great Aikidoka,
must perfect Uke side,through Ukemi practice to train physical body and reflex,but also using the force to perform on the techniques.
Therefore, Aikido is always a two person’s training,the correct Ukemi techniques guide Tori side’s improvement,and on the other hand the correct Tori side’s techniques train Uke side’s body and mind.
Tori and Uke training together towards a way of inner peace.
(Translated by Eagle Kao)
合氣道的受方與受身（UKE／UKEMI）
「合氣道，真正的訓練在受方，了解受身的技術與目的，才能學習到合氣道真正的力量。」
武少林．馮士家
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這是許多合氣道的大師們，一直試著在告訴我們的事。從這些大師還是學生時，去觀察他們的學習過程，他們也幾乎都是一位非常出色的好UKE，在平常的練習中，不斷安靜的接受來自於他們老師的技法與力量，同時也引導一起練習的對手，進入正確的訓練模式，在長期的累積下，掌握合氣道的袐密，成為一位真正的合氣道家，那則是必然的事了。
在合氣道裏，取方，是技術與應用的技巧訓練，受方則是身體強化與柔軟的反應訓練。在練習過程中，受方必需在各種不穩定的結構下，利用正確的移動來讓自己保持平衡，而這些過程所需要的反應與柔軟度，也將會在成為取方施做技法時，所必須具備的力量與技巧，因此，合氣道的訓練，一直都是二個人的練習，相互平衡，彼此連結，一起探索著合氣道。
一個好的受方，應該至少具備如下的任務
1.一個攻擊的擔任者
合氣道中，受方的攻擊任務包含二大類，一是直接的攻擊者，如正面打，斜打，前打等，模擬武士刀的直接攻擊；二是間接的攻擊者，如順抓，逆抓，雙手抓等抓取類的，都是先在控制之後再進行攻擊，模擬控制對手的刀，再趁機出手攻擊。正確的攻擊方式與力量，將會使取方得到有效的技術訓練，隨意的攻擊或破壞，只會使取方的練習節奏與軌跡被打亂，最終二人的練習將不會有太大的效果出現，這也是在訓練中，最要避免發生的事。
2.擁有好的受身技巧（UKEMI）
受身技巧指的是應對取方的技術與反應，讓自己不會受到傷害。好的受身技巧包含了如何正確的移動身體，在被控制或被攻擊的過程中，保持自己的穩定並進一步的主動平衡取方的力量，若受身的過程中是以抵抗的形式進行著，將淪為力拼力的結果，除了雙方都容易受傷外，取方也將不容易知道他的控制力量或角度是否正確。一個好的受方，是懂得利用受身技巧來引導取方往正確的方向前進，同時，自己也得到好的訓練。
3.具備隨時反擊的能力
這是在取方已有一定的技術與力量基礎下，才能開始的訓練。在整個技法施做的過程中，受方除了平衡自己，保護自己的安全外，在對手分心或是技術有破碇時，同步的做出反擊的意圖或動作，但這只是提醒，而不是真正的去攻擊，長久下來，取受雙方就都能練習隨時保持警覺的狀態，完成合氣道真正的訓練。（當然，有時在雙方同意的情形下，也可以真正去試著反擊看看，或許有效，或許無效，但這才是訓練的目的，不是嗎！）
4.精準的聽懂取方的意圖與力量
先之先與後之先，關鍵都在於一個先字，然而這個先，難的是在對手出手之前，就必須已佔住。在每一次的受身訓練裏，除了身體的力量與反應外，受身最大的收獲也在於能讀懂對手的意圖，因在長期不穩定的結構下訓練著的關係，身體除了力量與反應被增強之外，所伴隨而來的是能開始透過身體的接觸，來判斷取方的力量與方向，慢慢的，就能在對手開始之前，就掌握住移動的時間與空間，這樣的能力，也同時會在轉成以取方施做技法時，能精準的判斷複雜的局勢，然後在瞬間做出最正確的決定。
5.由受方成為取方
完美的受方，可以說是一個佈局的高手，透過受身技巧的設計，將會引導或誘使對手進入自己的領域，在對手力有未逮之時，倒轉成取方來控制對手，這也是合氣道受身技巧訓練的最終目的，不管是擔任取方或受方，控制權永遠在自己身上。
要成為一個好的合氣道家，首先必須先是一個好UKE。透過受身技巧來達到身體強度與反應的訓練，並將這些力量，運用在技法的技術上。所以，合氣道一直是二個人的訓練，正確的受身技巧會引導取方不斷的進步，正確的技法技術將會使受方更強壯，在一起的練習才是真正的合氣道，一條通往內在詳和與平靜之道。