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Dojo Rule #1 - Keep Your Gi Clean
No one wants to train with you if you stink! #keikogi #aikidogi #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Mar 14, 2019
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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 11, 2019
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Balance
Breaking your opponent’s balance is a fundamental principle in Aikido. Without it, you will be forced to “muscle” the technique. If he...
Mar 4, 2019
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When all else fails…
This is our plan B #kyudo #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Feb 28, 2019
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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 25, 2019
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Fashion Style - Then & Now
The hakama is a skirt-like pants, and it was a traditional piece of samurai clothing. As Japanese martial arts maintain their roots in...
Feb 21, 2019
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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 18, 2019
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Happy Valentine’s Day
Meanwhile off the mat… Which of them is your Cupid?... "There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear, because fear...
Feb 14, 2019
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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
Feb 11, 2019
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Happy New Year
#happychinesenewyear #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Feb 7, 2019
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Effortless Aikido
When confronting aggression, rather than clashing, just get out of the way, and let them fall down virtually all by themselves. #aikido...
Feb 4, 2019
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Prime Cuts
#aikido #martialarts #japanese #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Jan 31, 2019
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The Two Are One
Aikido’s taijutsu, body movements, are based on kenjutsu, sword movements. It is impossible to separate the two. #aikido #taijutsu...
Jan 28, 2019
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Keep Your Distance...
Maai - the proper distance between you and your training partner. #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Jan 21, 2019
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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...
Jan 14, 2019
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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...
Jan 7, 2019
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Happy Sleep Day
Meanwhile off the mat… I found out that every day in January is a holiday and today is the Festival of Sleep Day! This is the best...
Jan 3, 2019
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Happy 2019...
#happynewyear #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Jan 1, 2019
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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....
Dec 31, 2018
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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...
Dec 24, 2018
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ShomenUchi
When a 5’2 trains with a 6’3…. Some adjustments are needed…. #aikido #martialarts #shomenuchi #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Dec 17, 2018
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