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Aikitaiso: Exercises of Aikido Techniques – Why We Do Them
Posted on January 21, 2009 | No CommentsWhy does a pro golfer spends hours at the driving range? Swing practice permits the honing of skills. In the same way, Aikitaiso exercises provide the path through which Aikido techniques can be optimized. -
Aikido Techniques: Kokyunage, a basic AND advanced technique
Posted on January 11, 2009 | No CommentsKokyunage can be loosely defined as a momentum throw. Whether we are dealing with an advanced (oyowaza) or a beginning (kihonwaza) technique, the same fundamental principles apply. They include blending, redirection and control. They also involve the four basic principles. -
Aikido Techniques: Koshi Nage
Posted on January 6, 2009 | No CommentsKoshi nage can be translated as hip throws. While these techniques are most frequently used in the martial art of Judo, they comprise an important part of Aikido techniques. -
The ”Most Effective” Martial Arts Technique or Who’s “The Fastest Gun Alive?”
Posted on January 4, 2009 | No CommentsWhat is the "best martial art"? That's an age old question that has many answers. However, my answer is that there is NO ANSWER to this question. As you will read, each martial art is effective and the true answer to the question is that it depends on what your personal goals are for studying martial arts. Anyone interested in "proving" that one martial art is better is chasing in illusion. -
Ki Extension – The Basis of Aikido Techniques
Posted on December 30, 2008 | No CommentsWhat is ki? What is this mysterious energy? How is it generated? Many Aikido practitioners are focused on developing this invisible energy source. The Aikitaiso exercises and Misigi breathing are designed to help develop this unseen power. -
The Core of Aikido Techniques – Combining the Physical with the Spiritual
Posted on December 30, 2008 | No CommentsOf the martial arts, Aikido techniques have been associated with the development of the spiritual development. Ki development is an important component of Aikido training and is closely linked to spiritual development.