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Aiki Insights Episode 23
This episode is Part 5 of our series on the principle of CONNECTION. In it we explore the role of connection in the application of the tenchi nage (heaven and earth) technique. 1. Discussion about the importance of practicing strong pulls to be pulled off balance and then retaining balance:…
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Aiki Insights Episode 22
This episode is Part 4 of our series on the principle of CONNECTION. In it we explore the role of connection in the application of the sokumen iriminage technique. 1. Opening discussion about the basic mechanics of sokumen iriminage: 01:00 2. Discussion about the responsibility of uke to be able…
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Are you celebrating the small wins?
Life had decided in July that it would present our family with an August in which every aspect of our lives would converge to provide us with challenges of the highest level. I’m sure you’ve all had these moments. (I chose to use this term ‘moments’ here because that is…
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Aikido as a Budo, not as a sport
Please enjoy Mori Sensei’s sentiments on ‘budo’ vs ‘sport’ and the importance of the mindset beyond a rules-based approach to training martial arts over a life-time, not simply a sporting peak in a career. I’m sure you’ll find it insightful. Recently, I had a contact from a representative of “Kuro-obi…
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I nearly died again last night, and Aikido saved me!
“I nearly died last night”, or at least it was ‘last night’ at the time of writing this article. But I’m not overly concerned as this is now the third fatal accident I’ve avoided. But what is important is my belief that without aikido I wouldn’t have survived the first…
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Aiki Insights Episode 20
OUT NOW FREE ON YouTube: Aiki Insights Ep.#20 – Connection series part 2.
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Aiki Insights episode 18
This episode is Part 10 of a series on the principle of irimi (entering). In it we explore the role of irimi in defending the lapel/shoulder grab (kata mochi) as a precursor to being punched: Further discussion of the principle of irimi and the counterintuitive nature of applying it: 00:20…
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AIKI INSIGHTS EPISODE 15 OUT NOW FREE ON YOUTUBE
The conversation continues about Yoshinkan Aikido and martial arts more broadly. Thank you to Darren for Uke here as Lawrence is taking a break with 9 stitches in his finger. This episode is Part 7 of a series on the principle of irimi (entering). In it we begin to explore…
Goshu-Ryu SunCoast 