I made a comment recently that there were no competitions in Aikido. This is technically not correct. There is a style of Aikido that does have competitions. In fact, there may be more than one style but the main one is called Tomiki Aikido. This was named after Kenji Tomiki, a student of the founder … Continue reading Why Are There No Competitions In Aikido?
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What Is Your Goal In Aikido?
In the world of Aikido, we don’t have competitions.This can be seen as a good thing. In theory, it should lead to Aikido being practised in a supportive and collaborative way.It also goes in turn with the Aikido idea of not fighting with our attacker but instead harmonising with the attack.But a lack of competition … Continue reading What Is Your Goal In Aikido?
Solo Training For Aikido
Aikido is mostly an art that is practised with a partner.Our techniques may be seen as katas that not only help us to improve in our technique but also help us to develop our bodies and our minds and gradually master the principles of Ki.How then can we train Aikido on our own?Some people suggest … Continue reading Solo Training For Aikido
False Equivalences In Aikido (Comparing Apples With Oranges)
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com You must have heard the common phrase: “comparing apples with oranges”. This comes up in situations when people make a comparison between two things that really should not be compared. Do you have a hobby that people are confused by? They wonder why you would ever do that? Why … Continue reading False Equivalences In Aikido (Comparing Apples With Oranges)
My Pet Peeve In Aikido
Photo by Belle Co on Pexels.com One of my pet peeves in Aikido is wasted time during training. Too often I’ve noticed higher grades develop a habit of constantly correcting every mistake they perceive a beginner to make. This can be made worse when another higher grade gets invovled and it becomes a long debate … Continue reading My Pet Peeve In Aikido
Continuous Training
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Yesterday, I attended a course that was just for the black belts at our club. Last year, I attended around 5 seminars outside of our club as well as our club courses. Reaching black belt is not really a sign that you have mastered the art as some may think. … Continue reading Continuous Training
What Do Other’s Say About Aikido?
Here are a few words other's have shared about our Aikido classes in Glasgow:“When I started Aikido I was probably at my lowest point. Through past trauma I was suffering with my mental health and making wrong choices. Some days were more difficult than others to even get out of the house. I received a … Continue reading What Do Other’s Say About Aikido?
Origins Of Aikido
History, in many respects, has unfolded on the battlefield. Nations and races have risen and fallen to ruin in the midst of struggles - battles waged in the name of justice and peace, but which instead gave birth to the notion of military might and conquest. In Japan, the Samurai or warrior class were the … Continue reading Origins Of Aikido
Some People Are Sensei-tive
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com As part of my efforts with growing the club I like to write these emails which I also post on our Facebook page.They are also good for me as it challenges me to think and learn about Aikido.I have shared some of these posts on a large Facebook Forum called, … Continue reading Some People Are Sensei-tive
Steven Seagal Broke Sean Connery’s Wrist With Aikido?
A recent interview I stumbled across revealed a surprising and perhaps alarming story regarding Steven Seagal. At one time Seagal was among the most successful action stars in Hollywood and had a run of major hit films in the 90s. His fame has somewhat dwindled now but he is still famous throughout the world. Seagal … Continue reading Steven Seagal Broke Sean Connery’s Wrist With Aikido?
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