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Aiki Insights Episode 12
This episode is Part 4 of a series on the principle of irimi (entering). In it we continue to explore the role of irimi in defending the straight kick or front kick (shomen geri): Timing and the line for the irimi (entering): from 00:45 Full speed technique with intention to…
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Yoshinkan Sunshine Coast Dojo Autumn Brewery Tour
A great day with the dojo community enjoying the local craft breweries of the Sunshine Coast in the biannual Dojo Brewery Tour: @brouhahabrewery @10toesbeer @10toesbeer @yourmatesbrewing @moffatbeachbrewing It was a special surprise on the bus to hear of a new arrival in the life of one of our members. Congratulations…
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Aiki Insights Episode 11 – Irimi series part 3
This episode is Part 3 of a series on the principle of irimi (entering). In it we continue to explore the role of irimi in defending the straight kick or front kick (shomen geri): Explanation of the pitfalls if timing is not en pointe – from 00:45 Explanation of the…
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EPISODES 9 & 10 OUT NOW AND FREE! Our first episodes of the new ‘Irimi Series’ (entering series): Part 1 & 2 of a series on the principle of irimi (entering). In them we explore the role of irimi in defending the straight kick or front kick (shomen geri). The…
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INSIGHTS FROM THE YOSHINKAN MASTER
I’d like to share a section of a book written by the founder of Yoshinkan Master Gozo Shioda (Kancho Sensei). For those who truly ‘study’ the art, this small extract from ‘An Aikido Life’ presents many treasures or points of gold as I would like to call them. Below is…
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Aiki Insights – Episode 6 (atemi series part 4)
Episode 6 out now free: The conversation continues about Yoshinkan Aikido and martial arts more broadly. This episode is Part 4 of a series on atemi (strikes). In it we explore the use of basic movement shumatsu dosa 1 as an atemi: The basic mechanics of Shumatsu Dosa 1: 1:00…
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Aiki Insights Episode 5
Episode 5 (P3) out now FREE! The conversation continues about Yoshinkan Aikido. This episode is Part 3 of a series on atemi (strikes). In it we explore the timing and technique behind ‘attacking the attack’: The importance of posture and timing when taking the initiative pre-emptively in attack with shomen…
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Aiki Insights Episode 4
Episode 4 (P2) out now FREE. The conversation continues about Yoshinkan Aikido. This episode is Part 2 of a series on atemi (strikes). In it we explore the role of atemi when being grabbed: Exploring a variation of shihonage (four directional throw) using a leg reap as the atemi. Exploring…
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Aiki Insights Episode 3
Aiki Insights Episode 3 (part 1) out now FREE on YouTube! The conversation continues about Yoshinkan Aikido. This episode is Part 1 of a series on atemi (strikes). In it we explore: The fallacy of applying pre-emptive joint locks without atemi Exploring kote gaeshi with and without atemi Exploring ikkajo…
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Aiki Insights Episode 2
Aiki Insights Episode 2 The second episode in the continued conversation about Yoshinkan Aikido. In this episode focussed mainly on Ikkajo (1st control) we explore: The mechanics around Ikkajo (1st control) The ikkajo shape as blocking mechanism against punch and a useful control Ikkajo as pre-emptive technique or useful to…
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