Kensai

I studied Bujinkan for a time. We dont spar, for the simple reason that we would kill each other.

Sheep, were you ever dropped as a child? Welcome

I saw the video. Pretty cheap for this other fellow. They editied out the bits where Master Cheung got the upper hand.

I have studied, and am studying japanese. Really as only an aside. I really love their culture. I hope to go to japan one day, when my japanese is of a resonable level. I would not want to go now and buchter their lanuguage.

I think the best attribute of Aikido, is softness. Also combined with the effective techniques of jujutsu, aikido provides a excellent form of self defence weither big or small.

He is actually doing Ba Gua.

Aikido. Although in itself more of a Japanese art, it has very close Chinese origins in Ba-Gua and Hsing-I.

ZakariRu, it is not a "mere" title. This only displays your ignorance to japanese culture. Yes I DO study a Japanese martial art. Over the last few years I have studied 3. Shotokan, Ninjutsu and currently Aikido. So I know what I am talking about. Sensei Funakoshi, a great man indeed, but he never had the title of O Sensei. But then I guess you already knew that. But back on subject. Is karate jutsu considerably different to Karatedo? I had a look at this book on it, and it looks very interesting. I have read that Karate Jutsu was his real love and not shotokan. But I think that is a little unsubstanciated. After I read "karatedo nyumon", you can see that he loved his Karate. I agree that Nakayama books, even his advanced "Best Karate" section are alittle striking orintated.

Is a twist kick the same as a mwashi geri?

Taikudo-ka , I am not saying you are wrong. I think in my opinion some things are best left undiscovered. And in an Aikido dojo, some things just cant be explained using science. There is a whole subject devoted to Ki, called Kiology. There are ofcourse science groundings, and the Japanese and Chinese traditional medicinces, using Ki/Chi/Qi marideans are very much a REAL science. There is a great book on Pa Gua, that again shows that Chi/Ki/Qi has a great impact.

ZakariRu , I can see that your refer to Funakoshi as O Sensei. This is not his title. He is Sensei. He was never called O sensei by anybody. O Sensei, is commonly the title given to Morihei Ueshiba (creator of Aikido). Sorry about the throws comment. I am wrong. Just looked some up. But throws in Shotokan, or atleast at the club I used to train at, and I was taught by Sensei Ohta, that was trained by Sensei Enoeda 8th Dan, were not taught so to speak. Are they in more of a Bunkai subject? I also have Sensei Nakayama's book and there are no mention of throws even in the techniques section which is pretty huge. Thats not to say that there are'nt any. Any links on Karate throws would be very mush appreciated. (of any style)

For me personally, I think creating a style by adding moves from other styles is really just moving things about. We only have to look at Frank Dux to see what copying a martial art can do for you in the wider community, and thats nothing. Never change the teachings of the founders. Stay in ONE style, train VERY hard, and you will need no other.

Taikudo-ka I think many Aikidoka would disagree with you. But science does play a large part in it. Its a great way to focus the mind and body. Be Well Train Well

Shotokan has NO throws. As I have the Funakoshi's teachings right here in front of me. I dont know why it is the father of modern karate, as many styles were around before it. But Sensei Gichin did travel alot to popularise it. Perhaps that is why. Also because it appeals to the Western mind of external strength. Be Well Train Well

Thanks very much for your help. Much appreciated. Be Well Train Well

Thanks. So where does white crane originate from in China, and what are its defining characteristics.

As I understand it, Shaolin and Karate are very closely linked due to the relations between the Okinawana King and the Chinese fishing ports on the Chinese southern coast. Which Karate style looks like its Shaolin father the most? I am just doing a little research, so any opionions would be helpful. Be Well Train Well

Dont worry, I am sure that your ignorant view will resurface eventually tiger. Just joking. Its good to see that you are building up your knowledge slowly, on different arts other than your own. Grappling is no more important than striking, and vise versa. To be generally good at the martial side of martial arts you have to be good at both, or atlast appreciate the other one, and learn to play it to your advantage. Be Well Learn Well

Meditation, calm my mind. General perfection of techniques. If you have this, then from whatever style you study, you will win!

Always depends on the grappling style. Aikido, grappling is always from standing. There is ground grappling to, but there is nothing more statsifying than holding the broken body of an opponent infront of you to stop others from attacking. Be Well _________________ *Aikidoka* Master the Divine, Techniques of Aiki and no foe, will dare to challenge you. Age 19 [ This Message was edited by: Kensai on 2002-07-25 18:12 ]

Bon the true master. I bow to your excellence. Tiger Ki takes many years to harness, I am sure that when I go training tonight I'll feel its power as my Sensei launchs me across the mat. Dont expect great things strait away, but in Aikido for example, we do exercise's to show that strength does not work against Ki. A good example of this is "unbendable arm". Go look it up. Very cool to see, and more or less its works the first time you are told how to think about it. But it takes a life time to perfect. On the subject of sparring, I dont really do any, many because our techniques are locks and throws, which could really hurt somebody. But we do do Randori, which is like sparring but against many opponents, the attack is predetermined. But at black belt is it not. Be Well

I agree with tiger. Conditioning and training are completely different things. Be Well

Your reverse phycology is interesting but futile. It is you that has been played. To get yourself out of an arguement you cant win you shy away and call it humour. Perhaps you would be better suited to the clown forum at http://www.clownforums.com. Because there you might find someone less humourous than you, but to be honest I doubt it. Be Well

I agree with you fine people on this one. For me it is REAL passion. Not for just the great martial art of Aikido, but generally about all martial arts. They are the most unique creations on the planet. They involve all aspects of science and philosophy. For example, O Sensei the creator of Aikido, wrote many beautiful poems (read my signiture) about Aikido, the universe, interactions and how he felt one should leed a honourable life. Its not just about kicking the hell out of someone, its about life and living it. Although it seems a little cliche, it is very true. Be Well

I see, is this so? Trained WAY more. So I am guessing thats alot more. hmm. Thank you for your valuable input. Be Well