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Aikido Techniques and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Similar of Different
Posted on December 13, 2010 | No CommentsIt may seem odd that one may talk about similarities between Aikido techniques, and those of Jiu Jitsu. Upon closer inspection, one finds that there may be as many similarities as there are differences, including the fact that Aikido techniques find their roots in Jiu Jitsu. -
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: 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: 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. -
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Aikido Techniques: Ukemi – To Master Throwing is to Master Falling
Posted on February 5, 2009 | 2 CommentsAikido Techniques: Ukemi – To Master Throwing is to Master Falling Ukemi is the art of falling and is fundamental to Aikido Techniques as well as those of other arts […] -
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.