by Aikido Journal | Apr 2, 2009 | Aikido martial arts self defence, auckland
After a lot of discussion, holding up the plans to the light (then turning them around so that they were the right way up) and drinking of tea out of large enamel mugs, we have eventually arrived at what is now referred to on site as “Phase II”.basically,...
by Aikido Journal | Mar 26, 2009 | Aikido martial arts self defence, auckland
A nice piece by Jason Gray on the pros and cons of mixed-discipline training.In point fighting there is a “strike first and win” mentality that allows you to disregard the loss of both tactical and defensive advantage during an overcommitted attack. By contrast Aikido...
by Aikido Journal | Feb 24, 2009 | Aikido martial arts self defence, Jo
After months of planning, and even longer trying to find the money, on Saturday morning we finally got underway on construction of the new, full-time Institute of Aikido Auckland dojo. The current venue in okura has served us well for the last 18 months but we are...
