by Aikido Journal | Dec 1, 2011 | Aikido martial arts self defence new years resolution training, Atemi, awareness, irimi, spirit
A great piece on the concept of “irimi” by Ellis Amdur. Well worth a read.I recently read a post which includes an oft-used phrase—“get off the line and enter.” Not only does this phrase not do full justice to the concept of irimi (I confess I’ve used it...
by Aikido Journal | Feb 25, 2010 | Aikido, Aikido martial arts self defence, budo, Conflict resolution, kami, kicking, O Sensei, spirit
With thanks to the Los Angeles Aiki Kai website.O-Sensei’s Teachings “Aikido is a manifestation of a way to reorder the world of humanity as though everyone were of one family. Its purpose is to build a paradise right here on earth.”“Aikido is nothing but an...
