by Aikido Journal | Feb 1, 2007 | Aikido martial arts self defence
The Paradox of One And Many in Aikido PhilosophyPosted by Charlie Badenhop on January 31st, 2007 My Aikido teacher Koichi Tohei sensei used to say that in a healthy person the flow of their “ki” (the energy inherent throughout the Universe) is like the...
by Aikido Journal | Jan 22, 2007 | Aikido martial arts self defence
One of the things that discourages beginners from continuing in Aikido is their inability to learn the techniques of Aikido. When a person first starts in Aikido, the techniques seem endless and confusing. They seem complicated with many parts and things to remember....
by Aikido Journal | Jan 19, 2007 | Aikido martial arts self defence
(left) A non-confined space, yesterday….An article by Vladimir Vasiliev – a little military in it’s tone but there are some good points here….EFFECTIVE DEFENSE IN CONFINED SPACE comes from two essential abilities: – the skill of working...