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    Thinking about Aikido

    Hi David, Aikido principles all come from swordsmanship. For example: Omote: To enter positively through an attack. Kusushi; To break the...
    Post by: makotokai, Jan 8, 2016 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Thinking about Aikido

    Definitely not, perhaps my explanation wasn't that clear, though to be fair I was making a joke.
    Post by: makotokai, Jan 8, 2016 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Thinking about Aikido

    Yup most definitely. A fighting spirit is a fighting spirit whatever the situation. In a competitive fight you've agreed to fight, agreed on the...
    Post by: makotokai, Jan 8, 2016 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Thinking about Aikido

    Here's the variation that commonly appears during training. http://youtu.be/pnBadpfmzyc
    Post by: makotokai, Jan 8, 2016 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Thinking about Aikido

    This looks identical to Rokkyo, powerful technique. Usually happens by chance when Ikkyo goes wrong.
    Post by: makotokai, Jan 8, 2016 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Thinking about Aikido

    Aikido principles are designed to help you keep your head, cut through the attackers intention to strike. Killing the spirit and the posture. In a...
    Post by: makotokai, Jan 8, 2016 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Makotokai Aikido Riai Scotland

    Thanks!
    Post by: makotokai, Jan 8, 2016 in forum: Aikido
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    Thinking about Aikido

    Would Aikido work in a cage? Probably not. Would Aikido work against someone trying to bop you in the mouth? Absolutely. I personally spent 15+...
    Post by: makotokai, Jan 8, 2016 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Hello from Scotland

    Totally agree as Gerry Kincaid a highly ranked Kendoka said " if I don't kill you with the sword I'll at least start you dying"
    Post by: makotokai, Jan 3, 2016 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Hello from Scotland

    Hey Left Field welcome to MAP. If you fancy trying Aikido feel free to come along to Makotokai Aikido Riai. There's certainly no politics there!...
    Post by: makotokai, Jan 3, 2016 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Makotokai Aikido Riai Scotland

    Last nights keiko End of last nights practice. After 1 hour of continuous free practice. Tough one :) https://youtu.be/HGOalE5J8eg
    Post by: makotokai, Dec 15, 2015 in forum: Aikido
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    Makotokai Aikido Riai Scotland

    6th and 7th Ken Awase Here's a clip of Chris teaching the Ken Awase. Makotokai Aikido Riai Glasgow Scotland- Ken Ki Musubi - YouTube
    Post by: makotokai, Dec 11, 2015 in forum: Aikido
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    Thinking about Aikido

    Resistance and counters Hi Ben some Dojos do teach this from the very beginning. Applying Ikkyo for instance if there is a problem griping the...
    Post by: makotokai, Dec 8, 2015 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Thinking about Aikido

    Principles Already there has been lots of discussion regarding the effectiveness of various techniques, truly though I believe we should focus on...
    Post by: makotokai, Dec 8, 2015 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Makotokai Aikido Riai Scotland

    Here's a little clip from tonight's practice. The principle is Omote, to enter powerfully. https://youtu.be/kobbpa8GCoo
    Thread by: makotokai, Dec 7, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: Aikido