Karate vs. Aikido

[BoxerScott]

This question can be asked about any form of martial arts: "is it effective?".

 

Honestly, any martial art is effective if your well trained (years of training, etc.), commited, and you understand not only how the art works, but also how it is applied.

 

Think about it, if it wasn't effective, it wouldn't be a "Martial" Art...

[Kensai]

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.

[Hikeon3]

Does Aikido have kata that can be done by oneself? Or does every technique need uke?

 

Thanks.

[BoxerScott]

Are you refering to practicing alone?

 

Of course you can practice the techniques by yourself.

 

I do it by placing a strip of yellow tape on the floor infront of me (about as long as a persons shoulder width) so I "know" where my Uke's feet/center is. It makes it easier to move about the spot and to getting proper distancing.

 

You can also practice the rolls and the Jo and Bokken movements.

[SBN Doug]

True, but there's no way to learn it on your own. And there's now way to practice using the attackers ki against them if they are not there.

 

You can practice the motion (after you've been taught by a qualified instructor), but you can't develop the "higher" level understanding of the technique without a partner. IMHO

[BoxerScott]

True, but there's no way to learn it on your own. And there's now way to practice using the attackers ki against them if they are not there.

 

You can practice the motion (after you've been taught by a qualified instructor), but you can't develop the "higher" level understanding of the technique without a partner. IMHO

I understand what your saying, especially since it is crucial to understand that Aikido is very much about using the attackers force against him.

 

However, the lack of an Uke doesn't mean you can't practice on your own. This doesn't mean try new things you haven't been taught yet or you are still learning. But, take some of the movenments you feel comfortable with and do them slowly trying to make sure you are doing everything (like turning 180, proper hand movements and feet placement, etc.). The reason for this practice is to make it more like a reaction when you need to use it, rather then just going to the Dojo a few times a week and trying to remember what you were taught last time and pausing every few seconds to think about it.

 

If you can get an Uke to practice with you (maybe even a brother or friend), then it is very benefical, but most of the time you will be on your own...

 

Just my 2 cents.

[Kensai]

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

[SBN Doug]

I understand what your saying, especially since it is crucial to understand that Aikido is very much about using the attackers force against him.

 

However, the lack of an Uke doesn't mean you can't practice on your own. This doesn't mean try new things you haven't been taught yet or you are still learning. But, take some of the movenments you feel comfortable with and do them slowly trying to make sure you are doing everything (like turning 180, proper hand movements and feet placement, etc.). The reason for this practice is to make it more like a reaction when you need to use it, rather then just going to the Dojo a few times a week and trying to remember what you were taught last time and pausing every few seconds to think about it.

 

If you can get an Uke to practice with you (maybe even a brother or friend), then it is very benefical, but most of the time you will be on your own...

 

Just my 2 cents.

 

That's pretty much what I meant by "You can practice the motion" alone. My art is closer to Hapkido, but a lot of the training is the same.