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Effortless Aikido
When confronting aggression, rather than clashing, just get out of the way, and let them fall down virtually all by themselves. #aikido...
Feb 4, 2019


Prime Cuts
#aikido #martialarts #japanese #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Jan 31, 2019


The Two Are One
Aikido’s taijutsu, body movements, are based on kenjutsu, sword movements. It is impossible to separate the two. #aikido #taijutsu...
Jan 28, 2019


Keep Your Distance...
Maai - the proper distance between you and your training partner. #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Jan 21, 2019


The Art of Peace
“To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the art of peace.” - O Sensei #aikido...
Jan 14, 2019


If You Can't Win, Cheat!
Attempting to grab a wrist/forearm twice your size, even with the truest intention, backed with a healthy breakfast, you will not be able...
Jan 7, 2019


Don't Block
Once an attack is committed, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to block it. Instead of clashing just move off the line of attack....
Dec 31, 2018


the importance of good ukemi
Ukemi - the art of falling safely as you receive a technique. Or in layman’s terms… knowing how to avoid a nasty confrontation with the...
Dec 24, 2018


ShomenUchi
When a 5’2 trains with a 6’3…. Some adjustments are needed…. #aikido #martialarts #shomenuchi #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Dec 17, 2018


seniors class
When everyone you practice with is middle-aged or just plain old, including yourself.
Dec 10, 2018


extend your ki
Extending ki means extending energy. Just like water, Ki is soft but extremely powerful. Imagine your arms as rubber hoses. The water is...
Dec 3, 2018


aikido explained
A Japanese martial art, developed by Morihei Ueshiba, that can be used for self defence while also protecting the attacker from injury....
Nov 26, 2018
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