eBook: Things I Wish I Knew
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Aikido Techniques and Children: It’s About Having Fun
Posted on December 16, 2010 | No CommentsLearning Aikido techniques for children is no different than learning in school - the subject matter must engage them. If not, short attention spans will rule and there will be chaos on the mat. The challenge for Aikido instructors is to make training fun. -
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: 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 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. -
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. -
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.