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Aikido Techniques: Randori – Beauty in Harmony – Harmony in Motion
Posted on October 30, 2013 | No Commentsthe Aikido technique of randori is the defense against multiple attackers and involves the concept of using a relaxed mind and body to improve situational awareness. -
Kokyunage – One Name, Many Techniques Part 1 Fundamentals
Posted on June 18, 2012 | No CommentsKokyunage is a momentum throw and requires the unbalancing of the attacker to reduce the power of the attack and to provide the opportunity to control uke's center. This first article address how force is redirected. -
Aikido techniques — Harmonization On and Off the Mat – Part 2
Posted on January 3, 2012 | No CommentsOn the mat blending is an Aikido technique which allows us to harmonize with the force of the incoming attack. In daily life the application of this Aikido technique is the principle of seeking to understand before seeking to be understood. If one can avoid the initial conflict then it is possible to gain control of the situation and thus minimize or avoid conflict. -
Aikido techniques — Harmonization On and Off the Mat – Part 1
Posted on December 24, 2011 | No CommentsOn the mat blending is an Aikido technique which allows us to harmonize with the force of the incoming attack. In daily life the application of this Aikido technique is the principle of seeking to understand before seeking to be understood. If one can avoid the initial conflict then it is possible to gain control of the situation and thus minimize or avoid conflict. -
Aikido techniques: Kokyunage (“Close enough to kiss????”) – Part 2
Posted on December 20, 2011 | No CommentsThe most efficient energy transfer for Aikido techniques occurs if centers are close. "Close enough to kiss" is a way to check your distance and, perhaps, remember this concept. -
Aikido Techniques: Kokyunage (“Close enough to kiss????”) – Part 1
Posted on December 15, 2011 | No CommentsHow can a smaller, less powerful person execute an Aikido Technique such as kokyunage on a larger opponent? The answer lies in the mind of the attacker and how the movement, and ki extension of nage can disturb the mind which permits a powerful throw without the need for excessive upper body strength. -
Aikido Techniques: Kotegaeshi – All Parts of the Hand Are Not Created Equal
Posted on May 26, 2011 | No CommentsIn Aikido techniques, knowledge of the anatomy of the hand can make the application of force much more effective. -
Aikido Techiques: Kiatsu – Ki Extention and the Body’s Power to Heal Part 5
Posted on February 15, 2011 | No CommentsKiatsu is the application of Aikido techniques at the highest level. Ki extension which permits the body to heal itself. -
Aikido Techiques: Kiatsu – Ki Extention and the Body’s Power to Heal Part 4
Posted on January 30, 2011 | No CommentsKiatsu is the application of Aikido techniques at the highest level. Ki extension which permits the body to heal itself. -
Aikido Techiques: Kiatsu – Ki Extention and the Body’s Power to Heal Part 3
Posted on January 22, 2011 | 1 CommentKiatsu is the application of Aikido techniques at the highest level. Ki extension which permits the body to heal itself.