Aikido Is It Practical & Effective?

AIKIDO Is It Practical & Effective?

Aikido Is It Practical & Effective? Written by Bob Jones 7th Dan Aikido and 2nd Dan Judo Aikido has evolved from a long tradition of Japanese Budo. The practice can take many forms, from spiritual to extremely practical. This article will investigate the practical form of Aikido and look at the application for self-defence. The principle of Aikido practice involves …

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Aikido Comes to America

AIKIDO COMES TO AMERICA Book Review

The Story Behind the Art’s Forgotten US Pioneers Review by Kurt Cornwell of MKG Detroit & Co Host on World of Martial Arts Show “What a great read. It’s well-written chapters reflect dedicated research in a way that is as enjoyable to explore as it is informative. The chronological account of Aikido’s Japanese roots, the tracking of its reluctant dissemination …

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Devastating Aikido Techniques

AIKIDO Movement Techniques Christian Tissier

AIKIDO Movement Techniques Christian Tissier We filmed Christian Tissier teaching superb Aikido at the Brighton Aikikai organised Spring seminar in Gillingham, Kent, UK. Christian Tissier (b. 1951 Paris, France) a renowned European Aikido teacher, he pioneered the growth of the art in France. In 1983 he was a founding member of the Fédération Française d’Aïkido Aïkibudo et Affinitaires (FFAAA or …

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Worldwide Sport Aikido Federation: Who Are We What Do We Do

Worldwide Sport Aikido Federation: Who Are We What Do We Do

Find out what we’re all about and why you should join us. The Worldwide Sport Aikido Federation (WSAF) was founded in 2016 as the International Governing Body to manage and promote competitive Sport Aikido. The WSAF is a registered not for profit community interest company with its headquarters in Switzerland. Competitions and events are open to all Aikidoka and groups …

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Martial Art Journeys: Aikido

​A Lifetime of Aikido Digging deep into the long martial arts journey of Bob Jones 7th Dan Sport Aikido, 4th Dan Traditional Aikido, 1st Dan Judo. Question: You have spoken often about a modern approach to learning and the balance between Eastern and Western influences. In your opinion, what makes a good aikido coach? Learning involves far more than just …

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5 Signs You Have Found A Great Martial Arts School

I have been doing Martial Arts since I was 6 (I am now 38) and I have trained in every type of school. From the spit and sawdust boxing gyms to the church halls and leisure centres, I have also trained in the purpose-built premises as well. And I have discovered one thing; that the premises mean absolutely nothing when …

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7 Amazing Facts About Samurai Warriors (That You May Not Know)

Who Were the Samurai?  Students had to learn and pledge to live by a moral code known as bushido.  Bushido placed utmost importance on respect and loyalty for a warrior’s masters, justice, courage, honesty and adopting ethically-based behaviour at all times.   If a samurai broke the bushido code, it was considered a huge dishonour.  A dishonoured samurai would be …

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The Overlooked Aikido Technique That Is Devastating In Self Defence

Aikido is a martial art that has a lot of respect but a lot of haters. Steven Seagal made the art popular with his films such as Nico, Hard to Kill and of course Under Seige where he would throw people around and break limbs like most people snap a Kit Kat. However, with the growth of MMA, a lot …

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7 Unexpected Ways Martial Arts Change People (For The Better)

Our reasons for taking up martial arts vary but for most we take them up to see changes. Most people will head to the gym to see changes in their physiques but we know that the martial arts offer changes that go far deeper and in this article, we have broken down seven ways the martial arts change people for …

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3 Ways Aikido Can Enhance Your Self Defence Skills

People think Aikido sucks when it comes to self-defence but they couldn’t be more wrong. I know we have seen videos of Judoka and MMA fighters taking down Aikido trained martial artists with ease and then tapping them out. It has lead to people thinking Aikido is only able to deal with drunks in a bar. In this article, we …

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