FL Aikido Archive

resolution of migraine headache improve the concentration level KIBreathing

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:21:32 GMT

There are many people who are suffering from migraine headaches and feel heavy in the head, feel disoriented, etc. Any disorder of the head area may be caused by a variety of serious diseases. Any disorder of head area affects our health very much. Therefore, we need to take care of any problems. If you feel the disorder in the head area, you will find that the area around the base of your neck becomes hardened. This hard area compresses blood vessels inside of the cervical spine. This...

Bogyo defence Japanese Fighting Arts

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:59:29 GMT

Bogyo is not really bothered with in Kendo other than as a means to create an opening for a counter-technique but certain methods do exist. Uke-dome defence stop is described later and is more or less the direct parry. There are other methods of deflection or blocking and all avoid direct clashing with the opponent's Shinai and normally attack the downcoming Tsuba-moto guard base which is moving relatively slowly. The easiest method of defence is Hiraku or 'turning open' in which, for example,...

The Gridlock KIExercises

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:45:14 GMT

This is the real On The Street As many have discovered, it is very easy to maintain One-Point and good will towards men in the peace and serenity of the dojo, a ki class, a convent, a meditation garden. But most of us must return to the real world, perhaps by way of heavy traffic a daunting challenge to the relaxed life. In the Washington, D.C. area alone there are over 900 cars per square mile and their drivers, with their own perceptions, attitudes, traditions, misconceptions, inexperience,...

Breath Control and Kiai Japanese Fighting Arts

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:35:25 GMT

Breath-control has been described as being 'zen itself in its physiological aspect'. Even before schools of Zen existed the relation of breath-control to awareness was a major preoccupation of Indian 'yoga' and chinese 'taoism'. One's rhythm of breathing is, after all, affected by either the physical or mental state that one is in. When exhausted after training, one breathes heavily when excited, one breathes quickly when one laughs, the emphasis is on the outbreath when one cries, or is...

LaundryBag Tenkan KIExercises

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:48:04 GMT

One of the most persistent refrains by new students who do not yet understand the power of what they are being taught is Yes, But On The Street Yes, But On Hie Street, insisted one new student, when instructed to turn a complete 180-degree tenkan rather than shortcutting, you wouldn't do a complete tenkan Such responses contrasting Mat Time with Real Time usually mean that the student doesn't yet understand the power of the circle and imagines that in a Real-life situation, it is only sensible...

Kairi Roots of Aikido

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:52:21 GMT

Uke delivers a punch to torts stomach with his right fist. Tori moves around to ukes right side, applies a kote-gaeshi hold on uke's right wrist, and then pivots 180 degrees. Tori grabs uke's left forearm and pulfs it forward. Holding both of ukes wrists, tori drops to the ground, bringing uke with him. Tori completes the pin by holding ukes arms between his knees.

Kamakubigatame Roots of Aikido

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:51:09 GMT

Uke delivers a shomen strike with his right hand-sword. Tori steps out on his left leg and blocks tike's attack with both hands. Tori then grabs uke's wrist with his right hand and uke's elbows with his left hand, moves around to uke's right side, and rotates uke's arm down to chest level. Next, tori takes hold of uke's right hand from underneath with his left hand and pins uke's elbow against his chest to complete the technique. http www.foxitsoftware.com For evaluation only.

Avoidance The Art Of Fighting

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:03:01 GMT

Avoidance is the very first in a long list of tactical maneuvers aimed at 'not being there' when an attack is taking place. And it really is very simple, even obvious, but I find it is the 'simple' and 'obvious' stuff that usually gets overlooked and lands people in an affray that should never have occurred. These tactics are not to be read and stored, rather they are to be read and practiced over and over again until they are natural, everyday habits, like getting into the car and putting on...

Aikido Vocabulary BeginnersGuide

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:56:33 GMT

You don't need to be fluent in Japanese to practice Aikido. You don't need to memorize the following vocabulary, but you will hear these words in the practice. Over time the words will seep into your memory, but having a vocabulary sheet will help you become more comfortable with Aikido practice. The pronunciation of Japanese words is very simple in that any word in the language is made up of one or more short syllables which are generally given equal emphasis. The consonants of Japanese are...

Bak Lien Kuen Pai Kung Fu White Lotus Hand to Hand combat

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 02:22:57 GMT

According to legend, a monk meditating in the mountains beside a stream noticed that the lotus flower is stationary and must wait for the insect to land just in the right area of the Lotus Flower before the Lotus could capture the insect, he also noticed that the Lotus Flower's Petals closed together in the evening trapping the insect. In combat a Bak Lien Kuen Pai master stands and waits for his opponent to attack him before he reacts with a counter attack.

Ki Breathing by Koichi Tohei Sensei KIBreathing

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:09:28 GMT

Koichi Tohei sensei wrote a new book, Ki breathing Ki no Kokyuho in Japanese on March 2005. This book has been best selling book in Japan. Many people have started to study Ki through this book. Many overseas members requested us to translate this book into English. Therefore, we decided to translate this book into English and upload it on this weblog. We will upload translation every Monday. If you choose Special - Ki Breathing from category, you can read the translations in a row. I hope you...

Info 6 Aikido Basic Techniques

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 07:03:34 GMT

The rear thrust is the same when done from either right or left sides, Refer to ushiro tsuki -t amp Draw the jo fully to the rear. Take a large step forward with your right foot and sweep from below to up over the head. This is used when it is necessary to strike at a great distance. This strike is shaped like the number eight. It's purpose is to deve lop limber wrists in training. Turn the jo, assume Hasso no Kamae and then strike your opponent's face. From Hasso no Kamae thrust to the front....

Dress of Aikido Japanese Fighting Arts

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 14:55:46 GMT

The Aikido dress varies according to whether one is a Dan or Kyu grade. All Kyu grades wear trousers, jacket and belt of the Kimono style. These clothes are suitable for the art because of the freedom of movement and the strength of material. Dan grades wear Hakamas. This dress has been kept from the old days in Japan when the Samurai used to wear them. The dress has the other advantage that it teaches the student to move properly by keeping the feet closer to the mat. Cleanliness is very...

Changing Size KIExercises

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:48:00 GMT

In a grab, you typically want to become smaller, enabling yourself to jnove with ease within uke's grasp, within your own skin. Combine this exercise with Letting Go on page 84. 1. Growing down below the mat and up to the ceiling. Uke test. 2. Expanding to fit the confines of the room, then beyond, becoming the size of the earth, extending to the ends of the universe. Uke test the effect of various images. See Breathing and Meditation. See also the video Powers of Ten under Books, Movies, and...

Common Questions About Aikido BeginnersGuide

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:16:48 GMT

Aikido is completely new for most people, something unlike anything they have ever done in their lives. Most people have questions and anxieties about beginning Aikido. Most of the common questions have simple answers. 1 What kind of shape do I have to be in Aikido practice can be tailored to meeting your needs and abilities, so you don't have to be in good shape to start. 2 Do I have to be big and strong to do Aikido No, Aikido techniques depend on softness and efficiency of movement, not...

Al HAMMI KATATE DORI SOTOKAITEN AikidoBasics

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:23:12 GMT

Pour beaucoup de mouvements et sur diff rentes formes d'attaques, une m me technique peut se pratiquer sous sa forme Soto Kaiten ou bien Uchi Kaiten suivant que la rotation, ou bien le mouvement, s'organise l'ext rieur et sans passer sous le bras du partenaire ou au contraire en passant dessous. Ici, sur saisie contraire du poignet, nous avons Soto Kaiten San Kyo.

Al HAMMI KATATE DORI AikidoBasics

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:19:07 GMT

Petit d s quilibre vers l'avant et tout en vrillant la main du partenaire dans le sens de Sankyo, changement de main photos8-9-10-11 . A partir de la photo 12, repassez devant le partenaire en donnant l'atemi puis immobilisez.

No Pain No Gain KIExercises

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:40:11 GMT

In mm KMitwml dojos, stretching is don each other by standing on knees or back th Pmrs wfto maY heln men der why the former K, cm w age mnoenng, but not forced str h- In pairs, doing toe-touching or other stitching exe ' In class, this exercise ude-furi undo is usually continuous with Spinning Exercise ude-furi choyaku undo . e Nage stands with feet shoulder-width apart, with head, eyes, and ch straight ahead. Uke calls the count. 1. On One, swing arms to the left, wrapping around body. 2. On...

Kiatsu of the shoulder To ease stiff shoulders to facilitate plus mind KIBreathing

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:50:38 GMT

Frozen shoulder was common among people in their 40s and 50s. There are many people who suffer from stiff shoulder at any age. If we maintain a correct posture, we can be free from stiff shoulders and pain. An unnatural posture can become the cause of stiff shoulders. Stiff shoulders make blood circulation poor, and can have an adverse effect on our head and eyes immediately. If you feel stiffness during your work, try self Kiatsu. It will also help you to maintain a positive disposition. To do...

Kl bi jAikido Torso Turning KIExercises

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:21:52 GMT

Turning the trunk, arms swinging from side to side. 1. Rotate One-Point, turning trunk and arms. 2. Arms rise to eye level at the mid-point of movement top view . Chest turns 90 degrees side to side, arms wrapping around chest side view . Chest moves and arms follow. Only arms move body remains still on the second count.

Basic Training Methods Using Specific Techniques Roots of Aikido

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:29:02 GMT

Every martial art system stresses the development of arm and elbow power and strong finishing movements. In the Daitoryu, stability of the hips and legs and good posture is also very important In medieval times, many battles were conducted on horseback and a high-ranking warrior needed to be able to use both hands and legs equally well in order to control a horse and wield a weapon simultaneously. The samurai of the Aizu domain were said to be especially good at incorporating the movements of...

Systema and Aikido Overview Of Systema

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:04:14 GMT

Soon after getting my first serious glimpse of Systema, I began thinking that many of the principles and training methods employed by Mikhail and Vladimir might be highly relevant to aikido practice. As you know, the theme of Aiki Expo 2003 is Realizing Aikido's Potential. Basically with Aiki Expo 2003, our hope is to bring to the forefront the martial aspect of aikido that has become rather neglected in the modern forms of the art. I believe Systema can play a significant role in this regard....

Unbendable Arm KIExercises

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:21:54 GMT

In this classic exercise, uke tries to bend nage's extended arm at the elbow while nage keeps the arm strong but relaxed, extending ki and attention beyond the arm. Uke tests gently at first with steadily increasing challenge as nage learns the feel. Once learned, nage will be able to maintain Unbendable Arm, exhibiting a strength beyond all apparent physical capacity. A smaller or weaker uke may test nage's Unbendable Arm by placing nage's hand on his shoulder then placing his own hands on...

Bending Forward and Backward KIExercises

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:50:24 GMT

Beginning with feet shoulder width apart and arms overhead, 1. Bend forward F , throwing the hands through the legs as though whooshing a football to someone behind you. Continue the arm swing through the legs, completely, as far as they will go but do not compress the chest by bringing the arms close together. 2. On the backward motion B , bend back, arms following. Arms extend straight overhead and continue backward like an H, not coming together in a A. Eyes are straight ahead relative to...

Six Directions Breathing BeginnersGuide

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:30:09 GMT

The Six Directions Breathing exercise is a way of practicing the skill of relaxing and balancing your whole body. It is a way of bringing your inner core into relation with the outer world. Sit in an upright posture, either kneeling or sitting cross-legged on the floor, or sitting on a flat chair without touching the back. If you are sitting cross-legged or on a chair, use a towel roll for pelvic support. Ask Sensei for help in sitting in the balanced, strong posture that this breathing...

Ikkyo 2 AikidoBasics

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:30:33 GMT

M me entr e que pour Ikkyo omote, puis lorsque l'on a saisi le poignet, repartir en n gatif. Il existe plusieurs autres possibilit s d'entr e, notamment en effectuant d s la saisie de la main un d placement sur l'ext rieur Tenkan . Ne pas sauter en passant derri re le partenaire. Faire en sorte que dans tous les d placements les genoux restent souples, les hanches bien plac es et fortement ancr es vers le sol, les paules basses, les bras fermes mais sans raideur. Pour cette forme d'attaque, on...

Do I have to speak Japanese or memorize a lot of Japanese vocabulary BeginnersGuide

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:19:52 GMT

Definitely not. There are Japanese practice terms that are part of Aikido, but they will gradually seep into your memory as you hear them over and over again. 9 How long does it take to get a black belt It may take around six years. However, it really depends on how often you practice, how athletic you are, and whether you are ready to deeply examine your movements. Everyone should practice at their own pace, and the black belt will come when it does. 8 Can I use Aikido to defend myself Aikido...

Squeezing vs Fisting KIExercises

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:51:18 GMT

1. Uke offer a hand and asks nage to squeeze as hard as possible. 2. Without changing position, uke ask nage to make a fist. 3. Uke compare the forces generated by the two actions. Squeeze is a somewhat indefinite command with many options but we all know what it means to make a fist. 1. From Gr semantikos, having significance, from semainein, to signify, from soma, a sign, and not just any sign, but something of very real and distinct importance.

Mikhail Ryabko Overview Of Systema

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:06:59 GMT

My first exposure to Systema, the Russian Martial Art popularized by Mikhail Ryabko and Vladimir Vasiliev, came in April 2001. I was in attendance at the formal presentation of a Shindo Yoshin-ryu Menkyo Kaiden to Sensei Toby Threadgill in Dallas, Texas. At the party following the ceremony, a group gathered in the living room to watch martial arts videos. At least 20 of us--mostly seasoned martial artists with decades of training experience--watched parts of videotapes of several styles and...

Historical Development of the Tradition Roots of Aikido

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 03:07:18 GMT

THE DAITORYU is believed to have originated within the family of Emperor Seiwa reigned a.d. 858876 and to have been greatly developed by one of the emperor's descendants, Shinra Saburo Minamoto no Yoshimitsu, in the eleventh century. Through his careful study of human anatomy he made a point of visiting battlefields and execution grounds to examine and dissect the bodies of war dead and executed criminals Yoshimitsu determined which were the most effective strikes, blows, holds, joint locks,...

RagDoll Tenkan KIExercises

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:02:49 GMT

In Aikido tenkan techniques, the competitive or hesitant uke who knows what's coming may pull back. While the experienced nage knows to switch into an entering irimi technique, a beginner may valiantly attempt to drag the resisting uke around in a circle. This exercise allows uke to practice extending forward while nage practices accepting and aligning with the energy. In pairs, 1. Nage extends a wrist and stands with One-Point. 2. Uke takes the wrist and pushes nage around in a circle. A...

Nikkyo second principle th form attack Japanese Fighting Arts

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 05:20:28 GMT

Your partner catches your wrist with his right hand. Step back to your right corner with your left foot. Your right hand attacks his face. Follow through with the back of your hand brushing down his arm. Your left hand catches your jacket above his hand and with your right hand take hold under his hand. Now turn it over until his little finger is uppermost, making sure that you keep it tight to your body. With your left elbow, bend his elbow and bear pressure on his wrist until he submits by...

Feudal Japan BeginnersGuide

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 03:14:36 GMT

The Japanese martial arts were developed by the samurai, the professional military caste in feudal Japan. This class came into being in the tenth century. At that time, Japan was ruled by an emperor and court aristocracy, and they employed the warriors in their political struggles. As time went on, the samurai came to hold the real power in Japan, and in the twelfth century they set up the shogunate, a military dictatorship which lasted with a break of three years in the fourteenth century...

Dekigoto Jutsu Ryu Art of the Accident School Hand to Hand combat

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:16:42 GMT

Note Due to the excessive amount of martial arts powers gained from this style, Dekigoto Jutsu Ryu counts as 3 martial arts. Founded in the 1950's during the post-war rebuilding of Japan by a Chinese Sangokujin black marketeer and a Nukenin renegade ninja Chunin, this style is a blend of Drunken Kung Fu and Ninjutsu. Designed for use by assassins, it has kept up with modern trends. The weapon proficiency in pistol and the demolition skill are examples of this modernization. The Dekigoto Jutsu...

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Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:55:04 GMT

til flil L Srltillf 4- V gt c m IX, g 'jf fl I f- 'tit tJ fc 1 ' t II ftlj Ken, Jo, Taijutsu, and Body Movements Before practice, it is important to mention that ken, jo, and taijutsu techiques are not intended to be done with just the hands. Therefore, one should not use the hands too much but practice as the basis of technique body movements that will turn, throw, or upset the balance of an opponent. Generally, it is said that the main aspect of Aikido is empty handed technique. Instead the...

Eye contact challenger The Art Of Fighting

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:38:51 GMT

Firstly, In the case of the eye contact challenger, if you sense a rowdy individual s walk tall and hold yourself confidently. Even if you do feel daunted, act confidently -after all 'when ignorance is mutual, confidence is King'. Confident people are very rarely chosen as victims for attack. Whenever possible, avoid eye contact where you sense aggression, but do not bow your head, this can be seen as a sign of weakness and may draw the attacker in for the kill. The challenger's ritual can be...

Standing and Seated Forms Roots of Aikido

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:59:02 GMT

IN THE PRACTrCF, OF A TECHNIQUE, the action revolves around an uke the person who initiates an attack and then receives the response and a fori the one who takes action against an attack and then neutralizes it , A technique can be practiced in any of three different forms with both partners standing with one partner seated and one partner standing or with both sitting. The same technique is executed differently in each of the three forms, and it is good to practice a three forms for each...

Chapter Ki breathing is an elixir of life KIBreathing

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 14:30:12 GMT

Whole body breathing with internal respiration I have explained correct posture and oneness of mind and body in order to do Ki breathing. Extend Ki means to maintain our mind plus. However, when we are sick or have something on our mind, it is difficult to have a plus mind, even if we try to. Mind moves body. However, sometimes mind is affected by body. If you practice Ki Principles well, even in bad health, you will be able to keep a plus mind. Most people become minus when their body becomes...

Shisei in Japanese has two meanings KIBreathing

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:25:17 GMT

There are things that you have learned that are forgotten in our daily lives. Shisei in Japanese is one of them. The Japanese word Shisei has two meanings since old days. One is posture which refers to the body, the other is attitude which refers to your mind. When we say your attitude in doing things, this means state of mind. When we say Shisei wo tadasu in Japanese, this has two meanings. One is to adjust posture, another is improve one's attitude. When we hear these words, we tend to think...

How to carry heavy baggage easily KIBreathing

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:48:21 GMT

Once you understand correct posture, it is important to practice this in your daily life. Your bad posture has been created by what you have practiced until now. For many, bad posture has already became a habit. To change your habit, the easiest way is to practice it in your daily life. Here is an example. I am sure that you have carried heavy baggage in your daily life. There is a correct way and a wrong way to carry bags. Let's try the wrong example first. In photo 1, she raises her left...

Ukedome defence stop Japanese Fighting Arts

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:36:12 GMT

This is the straight 'parry and riposte', plates 136 and 137. The attacking blade is caught and held in the Hidari-men-uke-dome left mask parry position and the counter attack stroke made before he can react. In this action the blade is canted forward and across the body, whilst being snapped backwards so that strength enters the blade by the linear motion applied along its length. The point of the defending blade remains along the centre-line to aid in delivering the counter-blow and strikes...

Tentchinage heaven and earth throw rd form attack Japanese Fighting Arts

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:56:40 GMT

As soon as your partner's right hand catches your shoulder, turn to your right giving him no chance to punch you with his right hand. Try to keep contact with his arm across your back. Now with this movement, he should be moving on the outside of you. Change your direction by stepping back with your left foot. Your left arm comes over the top of your partner's right, with a cutting action towards the mat. Your right foot makes a zig-zag step towards his rear and your right arm pushes across his...

Wake up with plus mind in the morning KIBreathing

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 09:30:28 GMT

Just as a year has only one New Year's day, a day has only one moment when you wake up in the morning. If you awaken with an unpleasant feeling, without your being conscious of it, that feeling will stick with you and call forth minus Ki. It tends to make the entire day unpleasant. You will think to yourself, I woke up this morning feeling heavy, and nothing has gone well all day. Ki development is a training to develop a constant outpouring of plus Ki. You must call forth plus Ki when you get...

Defence and counter to Ogoshi Japanese Fighting Arts

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 07:03:39 GMT

The thrower in this and other throws depends upon breaking your balance to the right front corner. It is his left hand pulling on your right sleeve which achieves this. To successfully stop these forward hip throws snatch your right arm and should back with a considerable jerk causing him to lose his grip. To counter this throw and its variations sweep away his supporting left leg once the attacker is in position with an action something like ko-soto-gari. This is not a very 'clean' counter,...

Seoinage shoulder throw Japanese Fighting Arts

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:32:38 GMT

This throw is traditionally the favourite of the little man. However, in these days of weight divisions men of any size can use it. The advantage of this throw for a smaller man is that once he is in position even though outweighed by two or three stone it is still possible to carry it through against resistance. Many throws fail if the initial impetus is halted but not the shoulder throw. There are two ways to do it, both of which are equally effective. I'll describe the double arm should...

Ikkajo Roots of Aikido

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:14:05 GMT

Uke delivers a strike with his right hand to tort's head. Tori rises up in the fire-dragon motion aiki-age , blocks the attack, grabs uke s arm at the wrist and elbow, and drives the arm back toward ukes head. In this last movement, called fukaku den, each technique must emanate from a straight and centered line, similar to a plumb line in construction. Tori advances first on his left knee and then slightly on his right knee to bring uke facedown to the ground. Uke is pinned at the elbow with...

To become one with the Universe Relaxation is the most powerful state KIBreathing

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:33:28 GMT

Just as a bow kept strung loses its usefulness, so humans cannot maintain continuous tension. It is very important to relax in your life. However, Children before an entrance exam often find themselves unable to answer questions that they could answer under normal circumstance. Athletes before big games sometimes tighten up and do poorly. Why do people feel that it is impossible to relax when something important is happening First of all, this notion arises from the illusion that when one is...

Kaeshi reversing Japanese Fighting Arts

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:41:58 GMT

As in plates 144, 145 and 146 the defending blade thrusts forward into the attack, then suddenly reverses so that the opposing blade slides away and from there is swung up into the Jodan high posture position to strike. Great suppleness is necessary and the twisting off action should be smooth. This can be very easily performed against Tsuki and can be performed to either side. It is normally necessary to step further out to the side with Kaeshi-waza, so as to allow more room for the reply.

Sankajo Roots of Aikido

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:12:07 GMT

Tori delivers a blow to uke's head, forcing uke to block it with his right hand. Tori grabs uke fingers and pulls downward toward the mat Tori then brings wfee's arm back up in front of his own face, as if he were taking a sip from a glass this movement is called guinomi kuden gt Next, tori switches hands so that he is holding fee's right hand in his own left hand, as lightly as if he were holding a fishing rod tsurizao kuden, or fishing pole lock . Tori brings fee down to the ground and...

Systema Principles of the Russian Martial Art Overview Of Systema

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 07:44:45 GMT

James Williams is the President of Bugei Trading Company, Inc. He has been studying martial arts since 1960 and teaching since 1975. James has trained, competed in, and taught a number of different martial disciplines Japanese, Okinawan, Chinese, Philippino, as well as the Brazilian system of Jujitsu as taught by Rorion and Royce Gracie. His experience includes western wrestling, which he also coached, as well as boxing and kickboxing. His love of samurai martial traditions came with his study...

Judo Syd Hoare Judo History Japanese Fighting Arts

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:09:37 GMT

Judo as a martial art came into existence in 1882 being derived from the much older techniques of attack and defence called ju-jitsu. Before the advent of judo or more properly Kodokan Judo there existed some twenty independent ju-jitsu schools. A young Japanese man Jigoro Kano, wanting to be able to handle some bigger bullying companions, decided to join one of the ju-jitsu schools. He studied the techniques of various schools for several years. Finally in 1882 he established his own which he...

La Psychosociologie Et Les Arts Martiaux AikidoBasics

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:47:58 GMT

L'implantation massive des arts martiaux orientaux dans les soci t s occidentales a conduit la psycho-sociologie poser ces derni res ann es la question du statut de ces pratiques dans la dynamique actuelle. Des arts martiaux, pourquoi En r ponse, articles et th ses tentent de cerner le ph nom ne en indiquant, d'une mani re g n rale, les points suivants 1. R pondant la violence des soci t s industrialis es, les arts martiaux qui optimisent la d charge agressive ont un r le d'exutoire, de soupape...

Live with plus Ki Know your state of mind KIBreathing

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:30:48 GMT

Many people understand the importance of plus mind. However, it is not an easy thing to be plus mind always. When we are in a state of minus mind, we do not realize it by ourselves. Before trying to keep plus mind, you should know your state of mind correctly. Ki breathing is important to know yourself. If you do Ki breathing everyday, your breath becomes calm, and your mind also becomes calm. If your mind becomes calm like the calm still surface of the water, your mind reflects all things...

United States KIExercises

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:46:16 GMT

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The One in Ten Rule The Art Of Fighting

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:43:28 GMT

One of my friends, a veteran street fighter used what he called the 'one in ten rule'. His theory and he made it work many times was that if you can find the leader of a gang of ten men, and control him, then you automatically controlled the other nine. He was a pub landlord and whenever he took over a new pub he'd find out over the first few weeks who the ring leader was, who played up, who was chancing their arm as it were. Once he knew he would choose the right moment and separate the one...

Verbal Dissuasion The Art Of Fighting

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 05:40:05 GMT

When avoidance is gone and escape is no longer possible we are left with verbal dissuasion. Verbal dissuasion means talking the situation down. There is not a lot to say here that isn't obvious, other than the fact that you should never undertake mediation without some sort of protective shield, that shield is what I call 'the fence'. Now the fence is a whole subject in its own right and should be studied in-depth. For this I recommend that you read my book, or watch my video The Fence. I shall...

Concentrate your mind at the One point in the lower abdomen KIBreathing

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:30:23 GMT

Everybody knows it is important to calm ones own mind. Well, where should we calm our own mind This place is one point in the lower abdomen which I will describe. People of the Orient, from ancient times, have placed emphasis on the importance of the lower abdomen Seika-tanden in Japanese as the birth place of true human strength. They have also tended to practice a mistaken belief that simply concentrating physical strength in the lower abdomen would produce a powerful lower abdomen. It is...

Karamigatame Roots of Aikido

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:58:17 GMT

like grabs tori's right shoulder with in., a lumu una . . , ike to the head with his right hand. Tori blocks the strike with his right hand-sword and then uts down and grabs ukes right hand. Tori grabs uke's left hand just above the wrist and twists. Tori then grabs uke's right wrist, swivels his hips, applies a cross-lock to uke's arms and brings him to the ground, completing the pin as shown.

Bishoudo The Way of the Dagger Hand to Hand combat

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:09:02 GMT

Bishoudo is the creation of a master who lives in New York City. He began teaching students how to defend themselves with a minimum of weapons. This led to the development of a martial art that focuses on knives and kicks. Instruction is available only in NYC from the master. The knives, which have 6 inch blades, are often kept strapped to the individual's forearms and then allowed to slide into the hand when needed. Because of their extensive training, practitioners of this art can perform...

To grow strong in health KIBreathing

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:53:24 GMT

As I stated before, most of modern diseases are due to nervous problems. Most people disturb their own mind with small things, and capillary vessels contract, causing the body to tense. This is like a traffic snarl-up on the highway. It causes problems with the flow of the blood and the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Internal breathing cannot function well in this state. This may be the cause of many diseases. Through your 20's, your living power is very active. However, after the age...

Pincer movement The Art Of Fighting

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:25:41 GMT

If more than one assailant is involved, it is usual for one of them to deploy the victim with distracting dialogue whilst the others move to your off side. Whilst the victim is distracted by the questioner, his accomplices attack. This was one of the most common attacks in the nightclub when I worked as a doorman and is a common, though, unbelievably, innate, ploy of gang robbery or rapes. The reason that so many people seem to get glassed or stabbed in the side of the face or neck, is because...

Returning the verbal challenge The Art Of Fighting

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:15:06 GMT

Retaliation, however justified, will be seen by your aggressor as an acceptance to fight. From my experience, if you do not make a hasty retreat at, 'actual challenge', especially if you do counter verbally, more threats and a possibly attack will result. A non-counter and immediate exit on the part of the victim usually results in the challenger aborting, perceiving the response, or lack thereof, to be an embryonic victory. Therefore, if a verbal challenge is thrown do not counter. If you are...

Internal Aikido Class KIExercises

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:39:13 GMT

Students of Ki Development can go through every exercise in this manual in meditation. Establish One-Point, relax, drop weight underside, and extend ki. Note feelings, moods. Students of Aikido can go through Aikido techniques. Visualize the attack, see the energy, blend with the energy, perform the technique and the hold-down. You will probably find it difficult to maintain concentration for more than a few seconds but the difficulty of doing a technique for two all on your own is a test of...

COMBAT SKILLS Attacks per Melee 1 Hand to Hand combat

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:26:38 GMT

Escape Moves Roll with Punch Fall Impact, Maintain Balance Basic Defense Moves Dodge, Parry, Automatic Parry Hand Attacks Strike Punch , Power Punch, Roundhouse Punch 1D10 damage , Palm Strike, Backhand Special Attacks Death Blow, Knee, Forearm, Elbow, Simultaneous Attack, Ear Box SPECIAL The character slams both of his fists into the opponent's ears. Requires a strike roll of 12 or better. Inflicts 2D6 damage, and the victim must save versus pain, with a 14 or better, or lose initiative and...

Fundamental Body Awareness Exercises BodyAwareness

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:23:50 GMT

The systematic process of body awareness teaching that I have developed I call Being In Movement mindbody training BIM , and it is this which forms the basis of my teaching both in and out of Aikido. BIM is an educational process which uses practical movement experiments to help people learn how to examine the body as the self, and it explores the underlying links between structural functional efficiency, emotional spiritual wholeness, and social justice. By examining how breathing, posture,...

Index KIExercises

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:21:18 GMT

abusive children 3 addiction 198 aiki and right 4 Aikido and ice 59 defined 1 alpha brainwaves 155 Anecdotes A Positive Boss 173 Dick The Bruiser Addis 124 Dick The Braiser Addis and Unliftable Body 124 Focusing Madness 137 Golden Gloves and Gun 71 Golden Gloves and Guns 83 Heaven and Hell 116 impartiality and integrity 180 Karate Blocks and Ikkyo 138 Magic Cloak of Invisibility 69 Marching Men 44 Poor Eyesight 80 Strength and Weakness 181,183 The Empty Boat 161 The Policeman's Tale 179...

Pinwheel Attack Hand to Hand combat

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:20:43 GMT

This flashy, show-off move is used primarily to intimidate but also has good damage. Unfortunately, the use of the Pinwheel Attack so called because of the pinwheeling motions of the attacker's arms results in an almost compete loss of defensive capability for its duration The build-up to this attack is eerily silent for all its obvious power. In the moments preceding this attack, the attacker begins to whirl his weapon s in a circular pattern that does look like a pinwheel, all the while...

Kiatsu of the hip to remove pain in the lower back also practice good positioning of the hip KIBreathing

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:19:54 GMT

If you keep a correct posture, you will not get pain in the lower back unless you have other illnesses that cause you pain. Pain and feeling heavy in the lower back comes from a wrong posture or unnatural usage of your body. If you feel something wrong with your lower back, you can ease the problem by doing Kiatsu. If you feel something wrong, try self Kiatsu soon. To do Kiatsu on your hip, you do not have to lay down, but practice this sitting in a chair. By using both thumbs, put thumbs...

To become one with the Universe A magic pot KIBreathing

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:16:39 GMT

There is an old story about a magic pot. One merchant came to sell an old pot. People complained because the pot was very expensive. The merchant said, No, it is not expensive at all. It is a magic pot. What kind of magic can it perform people asked. The merchant said, Put anything you like in the pot. They threw whatever they had around into the pot and it all vanished. It was truly a magic pot. Such pots must be very useful. We all have such a magic pot in the one point in the lower abdomen....

The Spirit of Aiki Roots of Aikido

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:14:23 GMT

AIKI the art of negating an opponent's strength, can be demonstrated in many different ways, with varying degrees of accuracy. However, total understanding of all its subtle dimensions is rare, since aiki has complex spiritual, physiological, and physical dimensions. The spiritual dimension of aiki involves a number of factors power of suggestion, psychology, and susceptibility. For example, it may be possible to execute a technique in a certain dojo training hall because its practitioners are...

Ikkyo 1 AikidoBasics

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:11:23 GMT

Changement de jambe ou d placement vers l'int rieur et atemi au visage photo 1-2 . La main qui a donn l'atemi tout en cassant l' quilibre du partenaire en appuyant au niveau de la saign e du coude, vient saisir le poignet photos 3-4 . La main qui tait saisie revient vers le coude du partenaire, les paules restant toujours bien basses et sans torsions de hanches inutiles. apKpflK ' . lt ' .'. L'ensemble du mouvement nous amenant saisir le poignet du partenaire comme dans Nikyo omote,...

Heart BeginnersGuide

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:00:14 GMT

This is a very simple exercise. First, think of someone who really rubs you the wrong way. Notice the changes in your breathing, muscle tone and posture. Most people find that they experience hardening and shrinking in the breath and their whole body. Now, think of someone or something that makes your heart smile. Most people experience a softening and warmth, especially in their chest and breathing, but also throughout their whole body. The exercise is to hold in your mind body the image...

Stretching BeginnersGuide

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:59:24 GMT

The following page shows the basic stretching routine we use at the dojo. The first thing to think about in doing these exercises is that they are not for stretching but for releasing and relaxing. Stretching implies a forcing or tearing of the body, and the use of force against the body is a very un-Aikido idea. However, we will call these exercises stretches just because that is the common term. Each posture focuses on a specific part of the body. By paying attention to the sensations that...

Gokyo 1 AikidoBasics

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 21:10:19 GMT

D s l'amorce de l'attaque, entrez un peu sur son c t . Dans le m me temps et simultan ment, bloquez l'attaque un peu au-dessous du coude, pas trop pr s du couteau, et atemi au visage photos 3-4-5 .

Advanced Aikido Techniques Defence against a knife Attack to the stomach Japanese Fighting Arts

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:25:55 GMT

There are many ways in which you can be attacked with a knife but I am giving the most basic technique for you to practise. With the practice of Aikido, the others will come more easily to you. Your partner lunges at you with the knife. Turn to the rear in a clockwise direction so that your partner is kept moving. Step back with your left foot, at the same time catch the back of his hand with your right hand and then throw him. As soon as he falls, lock his arm by placing your right arm on his...

fa t It Jltffr v J Aikido Basic Techniques

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:16:25 GMT

This is a practice of body movement. The strike may be made with either a right or left step forward. As the strike is completed, the leading hip must be well turned forward. The Founder, Professor Morihei Ueshiba during practice - amp J5at-1 HJI fciT Fifth Suburi Movement to either the right or left out of the line of attack is accompanied by a covering of the head and side with your sword. As the motion is terminated, the sword is brought down in a vertical strike and a step forward is taken....

Ikkyo 3 AikidoBasics

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:05:57 GMT

Comme nous allons le voir, plusieurs formes d'entr es sont possibles pour effectuer Ikkyo sur l'attaque Yokomen Uchi. Il en va de m me pour beaucoup d'autres techniques et sur diff rentes formes d'attaques. En g n ral, nous donnons la forme la plus classique et la plus simple, sauf lorsque les diff rentes possibilit s sont toutes fondamentales, comme c'est d'ailleurs le cas pour Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo. Atemi en entrant dans l'attaque du partenaire photos 3 - 4 . C'est la main qui a donn l'atemi qui...

Gyakuhijinage Roots of Aikido

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:59:43 GMT

Uke delivers a yokomen blow with his right hand-sword to tori's head. Tori moves in the same manner as in the shiho-nage techniques, first countering the attack in the aiki two-sword style, and then applying a pulse hold to uke's right wrist. Tori places his elbow under uke's elbow, keeping the palm of his hand facing upward. He fhen steps forward on his left foot to complete the throw and at that time turns his hand over so that the palm faces down this movement of tori's hand is an example of...

Shibori Japanese Fighting Arts

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:33:26 GMT

Shibori wringing is another most important action on striking. The effect of the hands being in different positions will be to drag the Shinai off centre and the Shibori action of squeezing the hands into the centre negate their effect by opposition. Shibori steadies the blade and gives definition and control to the stroke and it must be timed to co-ordinate exactly with the moment of impact. The actual physical effect of the blow is more via kinetic energy than actual downward force....

Kokyu Nage Tachi Dori Let Your Ki Aikido Basic Techniques

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:22:44 GMT

M fe CO RSI A b L , -DiP amp TBim Omote waza The Method of the Sword Evade attacks from front and rear. Cut your opponents in front and rear in one breath. Shomen Uchi Shi-ho-Nage Omote waza Method of the Body Do not throw your opponent by passing under his arms which are holding you. Throw him by raising the sword up. Ry te Tori Shi-H -Nage Omote waza In the case of being attacked from front and rear, the right foot takes a sweeping step to your rear, and you cut your opponent, who was at your...

Why study AnboJyutsu Hand to Hand combat

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:30:31 GMT

Despite its flashy maneuvers and posturing, Anbo-Jyutsu is a viable martial art with a great deal of strength in one area the staff. Practitioners of this martial art are good at putting on shows, but are also good at winning fights, as long as a staff or rod is readily available and many carry concealed hardwood dowel rods just in case . Those that practice Anbo-Jyutsu never start fights you might get dirty, after all and would rather avoid them, but can defend themselves along with the best...

Shi Chi Hokodan Hand to Hand combat

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:24:15 GMT

Description Energy Beam from the character focused by the hands Level 5 technique Damage 1D6 x10 SDC Cost 100 ISP per use Power Chi Description Channels ISP to get 1 extra attack per melee Level 8 technique Cost 75 ISP per 1 attack can only get 3 extra per melee This is one of the many fighting arts developed by the Kydians Atlantis, page 47 . This is also one of the most brutal of Kydian martial arts. Originally, this was developed by the police forces to subdue criminals, but it spread in...

Relieve your fatigue of the day KIBreathing

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:53:46 GMT

If you practice Ki breathing for 10 minutes, you will have 10 minutes of benefit. If you practice Ki breathing for one hour, you will have one hour of benefit. You can practice Ki breathing anywhere or anytime. Therefore, I would like to ask you to use time wisely, and practice Ki breathing frequently. When practicing Ki breathing while walking, do not move your upper body or lean forward and backward because if you do this, you will not be able to walk. Calm your mind by concentrating on the...

Shihonage Roots of Aikido

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 02:32:03 GMT

Uke attempts a yokomen strike to tori's head with his right hand. Tori slides forward on his left leg, then takes a wide step forward on his right leg. Then tori simultaneously blocks uke's attack and delivers a counter-blow to uke's neck, in the aiki two-sword style. Next, tori shifts his right hand to take hold of uke's pulse myaku-mochi no den . Tori steps forward on his left leg, raises his hands as if lifting a sword heavenward, and gt after planting his left foot, turns 180 degrees,...

Mudra of MindBody Unification KIExercises

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 22:38:29 GMT

In yoga, a mudra is a hand position, used in meditation, that helps to achieve the very thing that it symbolizes. In seiza, 1. Fold fingers together as shown. The tips of each pair of fingers touch thumbs cross, left over right, to touch the bases of the index fingers. Imagine ki streaming from your One-Point up through your body, out your arms, and through the fingers as if through the nozzle of a fire hose. Uke test. Compare the stability of this pose with other tests done in the ordinary...

Russian Health Method Overview Of Systema

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:53:28 GMT

Vladimir also practices a Russian health system that was developed by a philosopher named Porfiri Ivanov. This method was also a part of his training while serving in the Special Operations Unit in the Russian Army. The premise of this approach is to anticipate physical problems before they occur and stimulate the body's immune system to ward off disease. Great care is taken to prevent the body and mind from reaching a state of exhaustion. Special breathing exercises and daily cold-water...

How to sit seiza correctly KIBreathing

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:24:30 GMT

First photo Rise on your knees. Move your shoulders up and down several times to find a posture where you can do it easily. You should be sitting with your feet up. Second photo Sit seiza lightly. Check to be sure that you move your shoulders up and down several times. Put your hand on your lap lightly. Do not push down. Your toes cross, one on top of the other lightly. Third photo When you receive Ki test, you will find that you are stable naturally, without thinking to not move.

Benand Rigidity KIExercises

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:14:49 GMT

atm or bodies make wonderful levers or targets for opponents. 3 do not. A SO pound bag of rice and A 50 pound rod or weight bar. Repeat with relaxed body and a purposely rigid body. See also Unliftable Body on page 96. attitudes are also detrimental to those who hold them and their sit-in Dan Frank of the Maryland Ki Society tells of a police-order 1 history of persons resisting arrest. He studied AUcido in 'relnlto arn to apply effective wrist locks, but first had to learn how to Heeded...

Tenchinage Roots of Aikido

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:17:46 GMT

Uke grabs both of tori's wrists. Tori steps forward with his left leg and immediately executes aiki-age with his right hand and aiki-sage with his left hand. Tori takes a wide step to the rear of uke, and brings both his hands together to complete the throw. If uke's grip is very strong and it is difficult to execute aiki-age, apply the yin-yang movement in'yo no den . First turn the palm upward yin to neutralize uke's power, and then turn the palm downward yang while raising the arm, to guide...

South America KIExercises

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:33:34 GMT

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Counter techniques nd form Nikkyo second form into Sankyo third form Japanese Fighting Arts

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:28:31 GMT

With counter-techniques you must completely follow your partner. At no time resist his technique, otherwise you will find that you cannot counter him. This is a very good exercise for harmony and relaxation. Make sure that you first try to 'give' yourself to your partner. Do not practise these techniques too fast until you have learnt to completely relax. First I will describe 2nd form Nikkyo. Your partner grasps your left wrist with his right hand. Step back with your left foot towards your...

AIKIDO ROOTS AND BRANCHES Body Awareness Training Methods and Their Applications in Daily Life BodyAwareness

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:18:12 GMT

2002 Conference of the German Aiki Extensions Association Columbus Center for Movement Studies Columbus, Ohio, USA www.being-in-movement.com The other day in my children's Aikido class, I stopped the class and asked a question What is the capital of Texas Without hesitating, all the kids together shouted out Hips The joke in our class is that all questions in Aikido have the same answer, hips, and so the kids immediately knew how to answer my question about Texas. In the same way, there are...

ttir XZ t z tlz J fc i T fc Aikido Basic Techniques

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:06:51 GMT

The suburi techniques must be performed according to basic Aikido theory and philosophy. It is important that all suburi must be done with full extension of ki. Several suburi done with full ki extention are much better than thousands done lightly. The beginning posture must be in accordance with the back triangle refer to figures on pages 25 and 49 . The pommel of the sword is in line with the navel. This alignment makes movement forth and back and right and left easier. It is important that...

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Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:09:27 GMT

to d ilSrKt iWC-tt it Ui tf1 tUi M 3 i- LfcfrfcMr, Efen. amp fe Mti lt o mm lt 4r 0 , El flij i -5 d c fc L J 3 tl It The back triangle stance, for instance, in the posture of right hammi, forms a triangle alongside the outside of the right foot with the inside of the left foot. The founder called this stance hito e mi. When standing in hito e mi, it is possible to execute a strike or thrust without receiving a blow in return. In Aikido, the second concept, the harmonizing of ki, has many...

Exhale naturally Inhale naturally KIBreathing

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:51:26 GMT

Now, let's repeat exhale and inhale. For people who study Ki breathing, please clearly understand the meaning of Exhale naturally, breathe in naturally. Even if you can exhale and inhale comfortably, if you repeat them again and again, you may forget to coordinate mind and body and become one with the universe. If you exhale with oneness of mind and body, your inhale will come in naturally. This will leave you with the feeling that you are one with the universe. Many people misunderstand that...

SelfKiatsu KIBreathing

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 09:14:18 GMT

I would like to describe Kiatsu therapy Kiatsu ryoho which I teach. Kiatsu therapy is to send Ki into the body from the outside to strengthen a person's living power. If Ki is supplied from the outside, the person's life power strengthens which facilitates recovery from illnesses or injury. When you do self-Kiatsu You do Kiatsu therapy to yourself , it is important to practice oneness of mind and body, which is the natural posture. If you become tense as you press yourself, you cannot extend...

Yoko Men Uchi 1 AikidoBasics

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 15:46:42 GMT

Repartez sur l'ext rieur et immobilisez photo 11 . D sarmez en prenant garde ne pas saisir le couteau du c t du tranchant m me s'il s'agit d'une arme en bois . Ma tre YAMAGUCHI une perception du corps et une incroyable science du d s quilibre.

Ushiro Eri Dori AikidoBasics

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:48:05 GMT

Le partenaire vous a saisi le col par derri re. Si vous savez avec quelle main il vous a saisi, d placez-vous du c t de cette main, lat ralement, un peu en retrait, tout en restant parall le lui. Dans le m me temps vos deux mains montent nergiquement de chaque c t de votre t te. Etant donn que vous tes d plac un peu en retrait et paral-l ment au partenaire, l'une de vos mains arrivera au niveau du visage et il sera oblig de se prot ger avec sa main libre photo 1 . Il est important de frapper...

The ThreeMinute Ki Exercise for Health KIExercises

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:30:28 GMT

Classes often begin with the Three-Minute Exercise For Health. It is intended to warm and loosen the muscles and to practice mind-body coordination. You should be able to pass a ki test done at any point during any of the exercises. All exercises emphasize a gentle stretch rather than force or compression. For instance, in tilting the head forward and back, think of stretching the front of the neck rather than concentrating on forcing the back of your head into your shoulders. Although count...

The Basic Principles of Aikido Japanese Fighting Arts

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:05:45 GMT

The basic techniques of Aikido are very important to learn thoroughly. In this book I cannot give you all of them as they are too numerous. But I have tried to give you a good overall guide. It is difficult to learn true Aikido from a book and the best way is to practise in a club under a good teacher. But use this book in conjunction with your training. This book, I hope, will help you to understand the real meaning of Aikido. If you can imagine that you are like a spinning top and if someone...

The Fundamentals of Kendo Japanese Fighting Arts

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 04:42:48 GMT

Ability and progress in Kendo is said to consist of some eighty per cent posture and only twenty per cent technique. In Kendo we are not merely attempting to hit the opponent, but to deliver a correct technique in a specified manner. From this viewpoint Kendo has much in common with shooting, since both posture and breathing are of importance. But the situation is more complex in Kendo both attacker and target are very likely to be in motion. Aiming has little to do with Kendo and we do not...