Chin jab in Aikido

The chin jab as explained by William E. Fairbairn and demonstrated by Tamura Nobuyoshi Sensei from Aikido and military close combat have a common history in the (pre) WW2 era. Osensei reportedly argued against killing even at that time but he taught potentially lethal techniques in military schools. The chin jab is such an example. Being completely out of fashion in modern Aikido it was regularly taught by more traditionally inclined Masters like Tamura sensei and Saito sensei. Practicing the chin jab safely without making a fake of the whole thing is an interesting challenge for uke-tori cooperation and this is shown superbly by Tamura Sensei and his fabulous uke at the end of this clip.
The Fairbairn footage is from a DVD to be purchased at www.gutterfightingfilms.com. More information about this Film ist to be found here: • Fairbairn KZbin Clip...
The whole film of this 1975 seminar of Tamura sensei is to be found here: • Aikido - Tamura Nobuyo...

[@brucegrit8928]

Fairbairn was skilled in jujitsu and Chinese boxing(he later coined it DEFENDU!!!) along with other tricks or methods picked up on street.

[@PrivateEyeYiYi]

This as initially shown is how it would be used in Aikijitsu. The Aikido adaption shown next shows a gentler version, certainly not intened to knock out the opponent.

[@afternoobtea914]

I trained aikijutsu for over twenty years and this is not it.

[@TonyqTNT]

This is from WWII Combatives. A chin jab is a chin jab. It is a technical method utilized in a multiplicity of martial arts and self defense systems. Not exclusive to Aikido. Just like tying a particular knot in seamanship boating and shipping. The seamanship technical skills are universal as form follows function. A chin jab like a punch is a technical striking method used in all parts of the world. No particular geographic area or particular martial arts methodology can claim exclusive rights to a chin jab.

[@TonyqTNT]

@Heavy Mike aka BigDaddy Mike Thanks for replying. I guess Aikido can put its own "sweep" on the chin jab!!!

[@AztecUnshaven]

Fairbairn had a background in Judo/Jujitsu and Chinese Kungfu during his many years spent in Shanghai.

[@sagesarrazine6270]

I don't think anybody WAS trying to claim this technique was exclusive to anywhere in particular. The title of the video is equally as true as the first thing you said

[@R.J._Lewis]

Watching dudes fight (or mime it) in ties is hilarious to me.

[@zaterranwraith7596]

Except he’s not fighting, he’s presenting a demonstration. Plus back then, you suited up to go anywhere, including the grocery store. Unlike the flip flops and shorts culture today. I would be scared fighting with a tie though….

[@ericjackson9496]

He was as hard as a hammer though. No matter what he wore

[@Tysandifer]

Notice the dude fell backwards before the guy touched him...dude didn't even look like he did anything with firce....fairbairn showed it with force

[@Ogrematic]

Using the heel of the hand to strike is common in American Kenpo. You won't break your fingers.

[@laurencelance586]

this is actually a Southern Shao Linn technique and pre dates Akido by many centuries.

[@kardeskalap2165]

this technique is most probably an ancient one because of it's simplicity. I would be not surprised if we could find a picture from ancient egypt of this move.

[@laurencelance586]

Z, I've never seen this in any other cultural art except in China. That's not to say it did not or does not exist, but simply that I've not seen it. The technique, as I learned it, about 1966 is called Fu Jow. Fairbairn shows it but not in the original form as I learned. He's teaching a culture that has no experience with this so he's changed the body angle, the wrist, fingers and palm. Actually he's showing several techniques and mixing them up a bit. In the more traditional method there is very little body movement and and hands are much much faster.

[@grandwonder5858]

Yes, it is a technique used by other martial arts, but all those other martial arts traced this technique back to Shaolin Martial Art. Got to give credit to where it is due even if you may not like the fact that it is from China.

[@laurencelance586]

@@grandwonder5858 The Matsumura Family System, which I have studied for over 50 years is very proud of their Chinese heritage .

[@cameronchicken8439]

0:13 one time someone tried that and i accidentally crushed the knuckle bone and the bone on the tip of his thumb and i bit through his thumbnail and he needed stitches. i say it was an accident but it was just too instinctual and i didn’t expect it to crunch easier than a baby carrot.