Kensai

Aikido can be done alone, but it is diffinently a 2 person art and its more fun with a Uke.

This Aikido Vs .... Idea has been done so so many times. Aikido's principle reason for existance was not about fighting, but about non violence. It just happens that the techniques can be very unpleasant if you want them to be.

Yeah. We focus on un armed and ki to start with. I study a style similar to Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido called Ki Aikido. My Sensei says that if you cant handle your own body how can you handle a weapon. To be honest I think both philosphys work, it depends on when you want the weapons.

Hikeon3, I have bee training in Aikido for a year this June. As for the physical side, it really depends. Aikido has a lot of "study" in it. What I mean by this is that the movements are taken apart so that you understand the prinicples of the movement, not just one defence against one attack. Its about getting the right "feeling" with the defence, and trying to obtain one of the 4 prinicples of Aikido with every movement. My Sensei usually divids the lesson into Ki and Aikido. The Ki sessions are very calming and not physically demanding. However, in the Aikido sessions once we have studied a move for say 30 minutes, we then do Randori. Which does take a lot out of you. Its not just the attacking and defending but all the breakfalling which I usually find the most tiring. Unlike boxer scott I dont get to do any bokken until Brown Belt (1st kyu) or jo until 1st Dan.

The reason why O Sensei could practice at that age and take the falls he could is because he had been practicing Aikido (in its various forms) for 30 odd years.

Bart Vale is a great MAist, from what little I know about him. Shootfighting is a mix of BJJ and MT, which has indeed proven to be very effective. As for the "Ulimate Martial Art" comment, who knows.......................?

I think Judo would definately help your stand up game and expand on the mass of BJJ ground techniques.

Indeed.

Yeah, I agree, bridge your back and push them over the top over your head. Also tried to turn over on to one of your shoulder, this creates space for other escapes. EMLOL!

Ofcourse, different situations require different solutions. I do think Aikido would compliment WC very well, infact I was thinking of adding WC to my list of MA. Aikido in a martial sence takes a long time to use. I have no idea really where Aikido will take me and I have been studying it for a year. Just when I think I am understanding something, it changes. I think it best that you get a good grounding in one art, before taking on another.

None, Aikido is not about fighting. If thats your goal in Martial arts dont take Aikido.

They are both great systems. Just go with the one you like the most on the day.

Well..... I take Aikido as my primary system. Like all styles it has gaps. But that is for the student to address. A style can NEVER be EVERYTHING to EVERYBODY. As for effectiveness, I cant say, having never used what little I know in "real life" I would be lieing if I said it was amazing. I can only go on what I have read from people I hold with respect. ronpo, shodan's dont know it all and those that do are liars. shodan in Aikido like in most MA's is the first rung of the ladder. I would advise that you should not be put off from on dojo's or students out look on Aikido. Aikido as a system takes longer to apply in the real world. Most sensei would agree with that statement. It was never a quick fix system and never will be. It takes time and deciation to apply and understand. Dealing with attacks in real time? An interesting term I have never heard before. I will agree that the attacks in Aikido are not the most powerful. But they are not supposed to be, they teach the direction of energy that can be applied to anything strike/grab/kick. Whether this energy is purely physics or some other energy, lies with the individual. Most people from what I have read talk about Aikido getting swamped with attacks and getting tarshed. First thing about Aikido, is that if the Aikidoka is a good one, there will only be one attack and one counter and that would be that. If not, then maintain good distancing is critical, to either get them to over commit or room from an attack. 60 year old women in Aikido that has not be practicing for some years wont survive the break falls so its probably best they dont study Aikido, or any throw art. Hope this helps.

OK...... THREAD + Aikido = Kensai. Anyway, Aikikai was the basic estabishment of O Sensei, but only really got its name after his 3rd Child (I think) the late Kisshomaru Ueshiba took over. Yoshinkan Aikido was created by Soke Gozo Shioda, his Aikido contains more emphasis on striking and hard resistance. Yosekai Aikido, was created by a guy that I cant remember. He basically joined Karate, Judo and Aikido together. Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido (Ki Aikido), was created by Shushu K Tohei. He puts more emhasis on Ki training with flowing Attacks and Defences. Tomiki Aikido, was created by Kenji Tomiki. after also training under the Great Jigaro Kano, Tomiki saw a need for competition in AIkido. He developed a series of rules and methods of engagement (hand to hand and hand vs knife) to hone Aikidoka skills. Iwama Aikido was created by Sensei Saito from Iwama. I believe that his Aikido is more centralised around weapons training. Hope this helps.

Probably best to be in the introductions section, but as most of you already know me I thought I would post it here. I thought I would come back. Not only because believe it or not, I missed the place after only 3 days, I dont think politic's should get in the way of something you enjoy. Regards, Chris.

Just to say, yes I am at Aikiweb. Wanna chat anytime you know where to find me.

I just want to say bye. I am leaving KF for the time being, mainly in following Tobais's feelings which I need not repeat. Wont be the same without you. Take Care Aikido Fanatic Kensai.

Well, as you know Aikido has no blocks as such. So yes its foot work, either closing the space so the kick becomes more or less ineffective. Or turning out and spinning around the attack.

Ki Aikido Yoshinkan Aikido Aikikai Aikido Yosekai Aikido Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido Tomiki Aikido Iwama Aikido Aiki Judo Aikijujutsu. Oh and all those other Martial arts that everyone likes.

Good Luck my Friend. Cya on MSN.

I am not sure, however, Pa does mean eight. The style does translate into "Eight trigram palm"

I always try to assume very little. And put my opinions together based on as many facts as possible. From what I have read from texts of Masters like Kano (whom studied TJJ for sometime). Because TJJ techniques cant be practiced at full resistance (for whatever reason), the time spent training is more geared towards "study", same goes for Arts like Aikido, WC, CLF, Shaolin..... I was not disrespecting the methods. But fighting in Randori (as I have learned to my distress), is very different from doing one attack one defence work. However Kyle San, no disrespect was intended. But I have seen TJJ places where there is no sweet coming off them at all. I know this does not apply to all, but its one of the reasons for writing what I did.

Tai otoshi and Ippon seoi nage. Umm..... I have added ya to my MSN list. It would be easier to tell oyu over that.

What throws? What advanced throws?