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Aikido Techniques and Women: How Can Relaxation Generate More Power?
Posted on December 11, 2010 | No CommentsIt seems strange that one might contend that power in Aikido techniques can be generated through relaxation. Following the four basic prinicples of Aikido, relax completely is directly linked to ki extension which is the source of power to the practitioners of Aikido. -
Aikido Techniques: Power and Balance
Posted on December 10, 2010 | No CommentsA critical element to the effective execution of Aikido Techniques is the optimal application of power. Without balance, however, power is greatly diminished. Teaching Aikido techniques, then, is teaching both proper movement as well as balance. -
Aikido Techniques and Women – Let the Ki Flow
Posted on July 8, 2009 | No CommentsMen can generate a greater degree of power but women tend to catch on to Aikido techniques more rapidly than men. This is because they can not rely on upper body strength. They must rely on the generation of power through ki extension. -
Aikido Techniques: Kihon Waza Demonstration from Ushiro Tekubitori Attack
Posted on March 22, 2009 | No CommentsKihon waza are basic Aikido techniques. This video is a demonstration of kihon waza from the ushiro tekubitori or rear wrist grap attack. -
![Aikido Techniques: Kotegaeshi Video Whether the attack is a front punch, lapel grab, overhead strike, or rear wrist grab, kotegaeshi (reverse wrist take down) is a fundamental Aikido technique that […]](https://www.aikido411.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/AikidoKotegaeshi01-115x115.jpg "Aikido Techniques: Kotegaeshi Video")
Aikido Techniques: Kotegaeshi Video
Posted on March 16, 2009 | No CommentsAikido Techniques: Kotegaeshi Video Whether the attack is a front punch, lapel grab, overhead strike, or rear wrist grab, kotegaeshi (reverse wrist take down) is a fundamental Aikido technique that […] -
Aikido Techniques: Misogi Breathing to Relax The Mind
Posted on March 15, 2009 | 2 CommentsKi is the source of power in Aikido techniques. One of the ki development exercises is Misogi Breathing. Through these techniques, one can develop ki through relaxation of the mind and body. -
Aikido Techniques: Leading Video
Posted on March 14, 2009 | 2 CommentsAikido is about blending energy and redirecting it to achieve control. This video illustrates the idea of moving the mind and allowing the body to follow. -
Aikido Techniques: Women, Are They the Same as Men?
Posted on March 9, 2009 | 32 CommentsClearly, women are not the same as men. They lack the substantial upper body strength of men, yet they and generate substantial power the the employment of ki energy. -
Aikido Techniques: Ki the Power Which Lies Just Under the Surface
Posted on February 22, 2009 | 19 Comments"The Force will be with you...Always" is what Obi Wan Kenobi said to his Jedi student, Luke Skywalker. Many who practice Aikido techniques work to develop this unseen energy source we refer to as Ki. -
Aikido Techniques: The Four Basic Principles of Aikido
Posted on February 16, 2009 | 26 CommentsAt the foundation of Aikido techniques lie the four basic principles. According to Koichi Tohei Sensei, if you have one, you have all. If you are missing one, you have none. The principles provide the framework from which all power is generated.