Aikido 6/7

Jun 13, 2019

The Mental Blackout During a Test

On a more personal note… Just passed my Nidan test, and I was stressed as hell! You train regularly, you work seriously during class, you...

Jun 10, 2019

Keep Your Hands With You at all Times...

How many times has this happen to you?... Let’s say you’ve got that “stepping off the line” thing down. Now you just need to remember to...

Jun 6, 2019

The 7 Virtues of Bushido

Bushido is the way of the samurai. It’s a set of values and virtues, and it’s a way of life. The virtues of Bushido are reflected in the...

Jun 3, 2019

Respect and Sincerity in Training

For women training with men there are two scenarios that sometimes come up and offer nothing but frustration… And I’m sure some men might...

May 27, 2019

State of Matter...

Katai (rigid), or Kihon(basic), executed when you receive an attack static (grabbed firmly), and there is no attempt to evade it. Ki No...

May 20, 2019

Soft Eyes...

Poor eyesight just might be an advantage. If you can’t see well enough to focus on details such as the attacker’s face or hand, you will...

May 13, 2019

Swinging With Care...

Always look around and make sure it is safe to practice with weapons, without breaking something or hurting someone. #aikidoetiquette...

May 6, 2019

Keep Your Distance…

Maai is the proper distance between you and your training partner. #maai #aikijo #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

May 2, 2019

How to Wear Your Gi...

It’s all about tradition - The Kimono is always wrapped left side over the right. When dressing the dead for burial the right side is...

Apr 29, 2019

Hanmi Handachi

Hanmi Handachi - A person sitting in seiza defending against a standing attacker. It is said that training in Hanmi-Handachi is a good...

Apr 22, 2019

Always look around...

"Aikido is a way that makes one person the equivalent of thousands; therefore, when training, always be mindful not only of the space in...

Apr 15, 2019

Effortless Aikido - The Fantasy Scenario...

Whether it’s an Orc or just a big ugly guy… Confront their aggression without clashing, just get out of the way, and let them fall down...

Apr 8, 2019

Rough & Careless Vs. Happy & Safe…

1. Aikido can determine life or death with a single blow; therefore, when training, observe the directions of the instructor and do not...

Apr 1, 2019

Ninindori - Why Not Two if One is Too Much...

Basic rigid training is not an easy starting point for applying a technique, especially when you’re getting grabbed by someone with a...

Mar 25, 2019

Your Uke Doesn’t Have Eyes in the Back of the Head...

Be a responsible nage and always look before you throw... #ukemi #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

Mar 18, 2019

Aiki Massage

Aiki massage, repeatedly taking turns applying nikyo, sankyo, yonkyo. Warming up the wrists and building endurance. That, or something...

Mar 11, 2019

Starting Point...

As I understand, these three forms origin in the Japanese sword-fighting arts, depending on the initial distance and the circumstances of...

Mar 4, 2019

Balance

Breaking your opponent’s balance is a fundamental principle in Aikido. Without it, you will be forced to “muscle” the technique. If he...

Feb 25, 2019

Some Grabbing Going On

Kihon/Katai, basic rigid training, is not an easy starting point for applying a technique… more so when you’re getting grabbed by someone...

Feb 18, 2019

Kihon - Katai

According to protocol, in Katai (rigid) training, the attacker gets an initial advantage by establishing a strong grip, and there is no...

Feb 11, 2019

A Banana and the Value of Good Ukemi

Ukemi, the art of falling safely works off the mat as well as on it. #aikido #ukemi #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

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