So I dolled up the Tiers menu and made a few changed to the technique order. I'm going to try and explain goal of each tier and what a new member would learn.
Forbidden (shovel,lift,liftkick) - this right away explains that these moves are never acceptable in aikido and any respectable member should refrain from using them unless trying to practice counters with a partner.
Tier 1 (snapkick,basic suplex, turnover) - the first tier introduces 3 basic techniques that everybody uses in their pre-blackbelt ranks. The basic suplex and turnover stand as great counter techniques and the snapkick introduces the player to striking and offensive openers. This tier gives a player a good defensive base to start with.
Tier 2 (snapdown, single leg takedown, kick check) - this tier further introduces the player to more offensive tactics that are easy to execute but require correct timing. the snap down (or quarter throw) is the name i gave to the technique of simply grabbing uke and pulling him down into the floor. the single leg introduces the control element when choosing to grab a leg. the kick check teaches a great counter option to the tier 1 technique: the snap kick.
Tier 3 (half throw, proper suplex, double leg takedown, footsweep) - Now that the player has solid offensive and defensive fundementals, he can start learning advanced multi-turn techniques. The first three techniques all build on what the player has previously learned (quarter throw -> half throw, single leg -> double leg, basic suplex -> proper suplex). Probably the most difficult move in this tier is the footsweep because it requires precise foot placement and execution to work. If people have trouble with this then I plan to make a tutorial.
Tier 4 (full throw, hip throw, double leg wrap, ground sweep) - My favorite tier. Techniques from Bushido, Judo, Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are all integrated into this elite tier. They represent the martial art disciplines that [TA] has studied for years. None of them are easy to learn, but through practice one can master these moves and become a dynamic and feared opponent.
Last edited by footlox; Mar 22, 2016 at 11:21 PM.
Leader of the Spyder House Toribash Martial Artists
For those who want to get into tiers use my app as an example. Simply put the tier applying for and the replays required for that tier. Descriptions would be nice but you don't have too.
----- Tier 1 App
snapkick - this is an older replay but i start with a straight snapkick to the body scoring good points and follow with a left hook to the head scoring a decap.
basic suplex - I'm not sure if this one will be accepted but after a small hop foward and plant my feet and lift straight back w straight arms.
turnover - i use a stealthy turnover attack from the start
Last edited by footlox; Apr 6, 2016 at 05:23 AM.
Leader of the Spyder House Toribash Martial Artists