by Aikido Journal | Apr 12, 2008 | Aikido martial arts self defence, Seiza
Seiza (sitting position) Seiza is one of the most commonly used sitting postures in Japanese martial arts, with students assuming this posture at the beginning and end of practise sessions for formal bow, meditation etc. Aikido, in particular, makes use of seiza to...
by Aikido Journal | Mar 27, 2008 | Aikido martial arts self defence
JuJitsu New Zealand is the non-sporting branch of the New Zealand Jujitsu Federation. The goal of the Camp and Seminar Series each year is to foster communication and camaraderie between Martial Artists from a variety of different schools and locations and in doing so...
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...
