Metal Man

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Does anybody know any websites which show proper kicking and punching mechanics/form? Preferably with good videos and descriptions on how to throw the kicks and punches properly. Thanks

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Mr. Clark, save us a lot of wasted time and dont post garbage like that. Putting down other styles doesnt help anybody. Believe it or not BJJ isnt the greatest MA in the world. EVERY style has its strong points and weak points.

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Well, there are many different styles of Aikido. Mine just happens to be a "harder" style (I hate using that word).

We usually do a short warm up consisting of stretches, pushups and that kind of usual stuff. Then we do some falls. Pair off and do some "classical techniques" (these techniques we do with little resistance and from a grip to practice the basic movement of the technique) After we do some of that we go into self defense drills, either the entire class or in small 2 or 3 person groups. Such as a self-defense line in which the class lines up and one by one attacks you (anything goes) We do KI exercises but not very often.

If for self-defense purposes you might want to thin twice before starting Aikido. From what I've seen it takes quite a while to be able to "kick-ass" within Aikido. If you have no problem with that then go right ahead. If you want to take two styles at the same time then you have to realize that doing one will intefer in doing the other (for most people). One more thing, there are many different styles of Aikido, make sure you know which one is best for you.

Nihon Goshin Aikido here. Smaller circles, plenty of strikes, pressure points, judo type throws and of course... my favorite, CHOKES!!!

Well since I also study Aikido I might as well join the discussion. I study Nihon Goshin Aikido, not a very known style. Its more of a hard style which incorporates karate, judo and juijitsu into the art. If you want a brief history read this http://aikidoinc.com/history.asp.