Hi David, Aikido principles all come from swordsmanship. For example: Omote: To enter positively through an attack. Kusushi; To break the...
Definitely not, perhaps my explanation wasn't that clear, though to be fair I was making a joke.
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...
Here's the variation that commonly appears during training. http://youtu.be/pnBadpfmzyc
This looks identical to Rokkyo, powerful technique. Usually happens by chance when Ikkyo goes wrong.
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...
Thanks!
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+...
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"
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!...
Last nights keiko End of last nights practice. After 1 hour of continuous free practice. Tough one :) https://youtu.be/HGOalE5J8eg
6th and 7th Ken Awase Here's a clip of Chris teaching the Ken Awase. Makotokai Aikido Riai Glasgow Scotland- Ken Ki Musubi - YouTube
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...
Principles Already there has been lots of discussion regarding the effectiveness of various techniques, truly though I believe we should focus on...
Here's a little clip from tonight's practice. The principle is Omote, to enter powerfully. https://youtu.be/kobbpa8GCoo
Here Coyle Sensei demonstrates some of the basic principles of Aikido. http://youtu.be/5S7YzRrnIlc
Aikido Like all Arts there are good and bad Dojos. Find one that emphasises principles over techniques,in particular maintaining those principles...
Aikido Demonstration Enjoy Makotokai Aikido Riai Iket 2005 - YouTube
Kumi Tachi explained. Makotokai Aikido Scotland- Kumi Tachi - YouTube
We don't allow links back to personal You Tube channels, but in this instance I'm going to break the rules....
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