by Aikido Journal | Mar 18, 2008 | Aikido martial arts self defence
The word “Atemi” literally means “strike”. O’Sensei is often quoted as saying “Aikido is 70% atemi” (I’ve even heard 90% quoted..). The martial concept of ‘Atemi’ was developed in Asia thousands of years ago...
by Aikido Journal | Mar 15, 2008 | Aikido martial arts self defence
Safe Stretching by Dunken FrancisAikido, like any other physical activity, relies upon a healthy body. A key factor in any physical regime is maintaining flexibility through proper stretching and although nearly all Aikido activity involves stretching in some form, it...
by Aikido Journal | Mar 13, 2008 | Aikido martial arts self defence
For anyone interested in all thing Aikido, especially if you are visiting New Zealand in the near future, you can do worse than check out www.AikidoNZ.co.nzThe site has a complete dojo directory, excellent instructor profiles, a current events calendar showing...
by Aikido Journal | Feb 18, 2008 | Aikido martial arts self defence
AIKIDO WORLD – aikido for beginners: resolving conflictThanks for taking the time to read this blog, and I hope it makes you want to find out more about Aikido www.aikido4beginners.co.uk
by Aikido Journal | Feb 14, 2008 | Aikido, Aikido martial arts self defence, Conflict resolution
Conflict Resolution (taken from www.mindtools.com )Resolving conflict rationally and effectivelyIn many cases, conflict in the workplace just seems to be a fact of life. We’ve all seen situations where different people with different goals and needs have come...
by Aikido Journal | Feb 5, 2008 | Aikido martial arts self defence
By Neil Ohlenkamp While everyone has an innate fear of falling, most martial artists should learn basic falling techniques not only to avoid injury but to better learn the transition from standing techniques to those on the ground. The most universal and basic of all...
by Aikido Journal | Jan 11, 2008 | Aikido martial arts self defence
There are a hundred, if not thousands of Aikido video clips on sites like YouTube. I thought it would be a good idea to ask everyone to post a link to their favourites.Here, in a blatantly self-promotional way, is my humble contribution. Aikido clips.Also worth...
by Aikido Journal | Jan 8, 2008 | Aikido martial arts self defence
Aikido beginner’s book 3rd edition – buy online with free worldwide deliveryAikido classes near the east coast bays on Auckland’s North ShoreAikido in New Zealand – dojo directory and instructors profilesThanks for taking the time to read this...
by Aikido Journal | Nov 9, 2007 | Aikido martial arts self defence
Aikido Auckland – The Institute of Aikido Auckland – training at the Okura hall dojo, Okura river road, Okura (Near Torbay) on Auckland’s North ShoreAikido in New Zealand – infor about New Zealand Aikido, dojo directory, instructor profiles,...
by Aikido Journal | Sep 25, 2007 | Aikido martial arts self defence
“Happy Black Hakama” -Aikido with a SmileBy David Lynch(Originally published in ‘Aikido Journal’)Retired to the country, a hundred miles from the Auckland dojo I supervise, I only get to train once or twice a week. But I do have time to think, and to...
