by Aikido Journal | Feb 6, 2012 | Aikido martial arts self defence training, dunken francis, greg mayo, institute of aikido, IOAA, marcus encel, rupert atkinson, summer camp dianne haynes, tony shaufelberger
Pain that’s four days old creeps across my shoulders and I’m still kicking the dust from my joints as I sweep the mats and tidy up the dojo after the Summer Camp this weekend (yes, I still do it myself… no “kyu grades do all the crappy...
by Aikido Journal | Nov 24, 2011 | Aikido martial arts self defence, Bokken, dunken francis, fighting, fOSTER, H W Foster, self defence
This article was passed onto me via our club Facebook Page. I am unsure of the source – if anyone knows please drop me a line so I can credit it accordingly.FIGHTING MINDThe instant you “touch the sword”..sense danger, you “fill yourself with...
by Aikido Journal | Oct 7, 2011 | Aikido, Aikido martial arts self defence, dunken francis, institute of aikido, new zealand, self defence, ukemi
The following article was published in the fall 2010 issue of the Aikido World Alliance newsletter. The theme of the issue was ukemi, the art of falling. Enjoy… Like most beginners I’m sure, ukemi was not a particularly attractive aspect of Aikido to me at first....
