akido Archive

  • Kokyunage 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: Kokyunage, a basic AND advanced technique

    Kokyunage 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.

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  • Koshi 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.

    Aikido Techniques: Koshi Nage

    Koshi 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.

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  • What 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.

    The ”Most Effective” Martial Arts Technique or Who’s “The Fastest Gun Alive?”

    What 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.

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