eBook: Things I Wish I Knew
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Aikido Techniques: Randori – Beauty in Harmony – Harmony in Motion
Posted on October 30, 2013 | No Commentsthe Aikido technique of randori is the defense against multiple attackers and involves the concept of using a relaxed mind and body to improve situational awareness. -
Kokyunage – One Name, Many Techniques Part 1 Fundamentals
Posted on June 18, 2012 | No CommentsKokyunage is a momentum throw and requires the unbalancing of the attacker to reduce the power of the attack and to provide the opportunity to control uke's center. This first article address how force is redirected. -
Women’s Aikido Exam Preparation – Part 3 – Focus on Basics
Posted on May 13, 2012 | No CommentsFor a woman to achieve the power required to execute a successful Aikido technique, there must be a focus on the Four Basic Principles of Aikido. -
Women’s Exam Preparation – Part 2 – Generating Flow
Posted on May 8, 2012 | No CommentsWomen must focus on generating flow of ki because they must rely on power generated through proper body movement rather than upper body strength. -
Exam Preparation for Women – Part 1 – It’s Not Just the Throw
Posted on May 2, 2012 | 1 CommentWhen one considers Aikido Techniques in Women in the context of exam preparation, the focus should include not just the learning of techniques. It involves a proper level of conditioning and a solid foundation of the Four Basic Principles of Aikido Techniques. -
Aikido Techniques: Blending is Harmony, Harmony is Love
Posted on April 15, 2012 | No CommentsIn Aikido Techniques, the concept of blending or harmonization is applied on the mat in a self defense context as well as off the mat in a verbal conflict. -
Aikido Techniques: Kotegaeshi – All Parts of the Hand Are Not Created Equal
Posted on May 26, 2011 | No CommentsIn Aikido techniques, knowledge of the anatomy of the hand can make the application of force much more effective. -
Aikido Techniques: Yoko Ukemi Part 5 – Putting It All Together
Posted on May 8, 2011 | No CommentsProper knowledge of ukemi can minimize risk of injury on the mat when Aikido techniques are applied. -
Aikido Techniques: What is the Best Martial Art ? – Part 2
Posted on April 24, 2011 | 3 CommentsProper knowledge of ukemi can minimize risk of injury on the mat when Aikido techniques are applied. -
Aikido Techniques: Yoko Ukemi Finding the Answers to Common Problems in a Sack of Rice – Part 4
Posted on April 23, 2011 | 2 CommentsProper knowledge of ukemi can minimize risk of injury on the mat when Aikido techniques are applied.