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Feb 4, 2019
Effortless Aikido
When confronting aggression, rather than clashing, just get out of the way, and let them fall down virtually all by themselves. #aikido...
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Jan 28, 2019
The Two Are One
Aikido’s taijutsu, body movements, are based on kenjutsu, sword movements. It is impossible to separate the two. #aikido #taijutsu...
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Jan 21, 2019
Keep Your Distance...
Maai - the proper distance between you and your training partner. #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
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Jan 14, 2019
The Art of Peace
“To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the art of peace.” - O Sensei #aikido...
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Jan 7, 2019
If You Can't Win, Cheat!
Attempting to grab a wrist/forearm twice your size, even with the truest intention, backed with a healthy breakfast, you will not be able...
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Dec 31, 2018
Don't Block
Once an attack is committed, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to block it. Instead of clashing just move off the line of attack....
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Dec 24, 2018
the importance of good ukemi
Ukemi - the art of falling safely as you receive a technique. Or in layman’s terms… knowing how to avoid a nasty confrontation with the...
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Dec 17, 2018
ShomenUchi
When a 5’2 trains with a 6’3…. Some adjustments are needed…. #aikido #martialarts #shomenuchi #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
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Dec 10, 2018
seniors class
When everyone you practice with is middle-aged or just plain old, including yourself.
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Dec 3, 2018
extend your ki
Extending ki means extending energy. Just like water, Ki is soft but extremely powerful. Imagine your arms as rubber hoses. The water is...
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Nov 26, 2018
aikido explained
A Japanese martial art, developed by Morihei Ueshiba, that can be used for self defence while also protecting the attacker from injury....
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