ZANSHIN

by | May 15, 2007 | Aikido martial arts self defence

Zanshin by Christopher Caile and Deborah Klens-Bigman, Ph.D. There is an old Japanese samurai saying, “When the battle is over, tighten your chin strap.” This refers to constant awareness, preparedness for danger and readiness for action. The Japanese...

Weapons techniques??

by | Apr 11, 2007 | Aikido martial arts self defence

Tantodori in AikidoPosted by Autrelle Holland on April 10th, 2007 Nowadays, it is pretty much understood by most that Aikido is a weapons based art. The techniques in Aikido were developed from Aikijujutsu, a highly sophisticated art based on movements from kenjutsu....

Tips for beginner’s

by | Mar 28, 2007 | Aikido martial arts self defence

Training tips for timid beginners By Nev Sagiba NON TOXIC DOJO – STOP BEATING YOURSELF UP! When you train ENJOY.Enjoy movement for its own sake.Do not obsess with “getting it right” the first time, then stand around beating yourself up mentally because you think...