Blogs about: Aikido
Shu-Ha-Ri, and Imitation and Confidence
da2elni4na wrote 1 day ago: In the process of learning in budo, we learn by forms. This entails imitating the “signposts … more →
It doesn't take much to test your balance
childsplay wrote 1 day ago: When you are not stable, it doesn’t take much force to take you off balance. With experience o … more →
Keep your mind on your centre, not on the problems outside
childsplay wrote 1 day ago: If you keep your mind on the Hara and not let it drift to the attacker, you gain great stability. Th … more →
... and he said...
percicilan wrote 1 day ago: Be grateful for hardship & bad people. Obstacles are an essential part of training.-Morihei Uesh … more →
Is UFC Art or Sport?
alcase wrote 2 days ago: Art or sport, that is the question. MMA, UFC, that’s sport. So what is art? Aesthetic manifest … more →
Work towards Zanshin
childsplay wrote 2 days ago: If you can not sustain awareness for an hourlong class how can you achieve anything significant in l … more →
Etiquette is beautiful
childsplay wrote 3 days ago: There is sound reasoning for every aspect of etiquette. Every new thing you learn about etiquette sh … more →
3 PKC and the Youniverse!
alcase wrote 4 days ago: Here’s the latest newsletter, have a great work out! Monster Newsletter #252–3 PKC and t … more →
Your etiquette speaks about your technique and your experience
childsplay wrote 4 days ago: Your etiquette speaks volumes about your experience and your skill. The more refined, graceful, resp … more →
The Secret Behind Real Karate Fighting!
alcase wrote 5 days ago: When you learn the truth of Karate kumite, there are certain truths about how to fight. One of the t … more →
Old Bears at Play
Eric Holcomb wrote 5 days ago: Crush! Biff! Slam! Bam! Twist, pin, wham! WHAM! Two old bears went at it like cubs this morning. Bot … more →
Regular practise works better than occasional bursts
childsplay wrote 6 days ago: Regular practise is more effecitve than occasional bursts of effort. This holds true even if the irr … more →
Neutralise the attack, not the attacker
childsplay wrote 6 days ago: Aim to eliminate the attack, not the attacker. Having genuine concern for someone makes that person … more →
Size does not matter
childsplay wrote 1 week ago: Do not let the size of a problem intimidate you. It can always be broken down in manageable chunks. … more →
I just recieved a very inspiring dvd from Frank Ostoff!
kokyu wrote 1 week ago: I very much recommend this dvd on ukes role in Aikido! See link: Aikido Zentrum Dusseldorf … more →
Tere tulemast!
kadiphd wrote 1 week ago: Yo sueño con los ojos Abiertos, y de día Y noche siempre sueño. Y sobre las espumas Del ancho mar re … more →
Tere tulemast!
kadiphd wrote 1 week ago: Yo sueño con los ojos Abiertos, y de día Y noche siempre sueño. Y sobre las espumas Del ancho mar re … more →
Better slow than wrong
childsplay wrote 1 week ago: There is no point aiming to rapidly become ineffective. Work on correct technique. Speed is a by-pro … more →
Know how to take the fall
childsplay wrote 1 week ago: Being at the receiving end is half the job. Know how to take the fall. Fall softly, roll lithely and … more →
