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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 27, 2019
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Dojo Rule #9 - Be on Time!
It means - Don’t be late to class, unless completely unavoidable. #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
May 23, 2019
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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 20, 2019
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Dojo Rule #8 - Shoe Rack
When entering the Dojo, please remove your shoes and place them ON the shoe rack. Not AROUND it!!!... #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts...
May 16, 2019
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Swinging With Care...
Always look around and make sure it is safe to practice with weapons, without breaking something or hurting someone. #aikidoetiquette...
May 13, 2019
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Dojo Rule #7 - No Alcohol, No Drugs!
Never train if your ability has been compromised due to alcohol or drugs. We save the alcohol for our après keiko fiesta......
May 9, 2019
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Keep Your Distance…
Maai is the proper distance between you and your training partner. #maai #aikijo #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
May 6, 2019
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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...
May 2, 2019
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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 29, 2019
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Dojo Rule #6 - Soji
Cleaning the dojo (soji) after class is the responsibility of all students, not just some… :) #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts ...
Apr 25, 2019
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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 22, 2019
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Dojo Rule #5 - Seiza
The only proper way to sit on the mat is in seiza. #dojoetiquette #sieza #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Apr 18, 2019
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Vitruvian Mel
Special edition Mel, celebrating Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday today, 567 years ago. #leonardodavinci #vitruvianman #aikido #martialarts ...
Apr 15, 2019
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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 15, 2019
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Dojo Rule #4 - Tie Up Long Hair
Long loose hair can get stepped on during ukemi, caught under nage’s knee during a pin, tangled during a throw, yanked during a neck...
Apr 11, 2019
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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 8, 2019
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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...
Apr 1, 2019
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Dojo Rule #3 - No Jewelry
It can cut or injure you, or worse - me! #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Mar 28, 2019
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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 25, 2019
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Dojo Rule #2 - Keep Your Nails Trimmed
Fingers and toes!!! #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Mar 21, 2019
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Aiki Massage
Aiki massage, repeatedly taking turns applying nikyo, sankyo, yonkyo. Warming up the wrists and building endurance. That, or something...
Mar 18, 2019
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