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May 9, 2019
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......
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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
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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...
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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...
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Apr 25, 2019
Dojo Rule #6 - Soji
Cleaning the dojo (soji) after class is the responsibility of all students, not just some… :) #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts ...
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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...
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Apr 18, 2019
Dojo Rule #5 - Seiza
The only proper way to sit on the mat is in seiza. #dojoetiquette #sieza #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
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Apr 15, 2019
Vitruvian Mel
Special edition Mel, celebrating Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday today, 567 years ago. #leonardodavinci #vitruvianman #aikido #martialarts ...
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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...
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Apr 11, 2019
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...
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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...
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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...
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Mar 28, 2019
Dojo Rule #3 - No Jewelry
It can cut or injure you, or worse - me! #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
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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
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Mar 21, 2019
Dojo Rule #2 - Keep Your Nails Trimmed
Fingers and toes!!! #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
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Mar 18, 2019
Aiki Massage
Aiki massage, repeatedly taking turns applying nikyo, sankyo, yonkyo. Warming up the wrists and building endurance. That, or something...
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Mar 14, 2019
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
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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...
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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...
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Feb 28, 2019
When all else fails…
This is our plan B #kyudo #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
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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...
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