by Aikido Journal | Feb 3, 2011 | 13 jo kata, 13 movement jo kata, 31 jo kata, Aikido martial arts self defence, Aikido martial arts self defence new years resolution training, Jo, Jo kata, principles of ki, striking, sword
A nice piece on weapons training in Aikido from Norwick Shingitai Aikikia blog Some Dojo hold classes which are devoted almost exclusively to training with the JO (Staff), TANTO (Knife) and BOKKEN (Wooden Sword); the three principal weapons used in Aikido. However,...
by Aikido Journal | Sep 24, 2008 | Aikido, Aikido martial arts self defence, Atemi, kicking, martial arts, punching, striking
Atemi Japanese name Kanji: 当て身 Hiragana: あてみ [show]Transliteratio – Revised Hepburn: atemi In Japanese martial arts, the term atemi (当て身, atemi?) designates blows to the body, [1] as opposed to twisting of joints, strangleholds, holding techniques and throws....