Feb 4, 2019Effortless AikidoWhen confronting aggression, rather than clashing, just get out of the way, and let them fall down virtually all by themselves. #aikido...
Jan 28, 2019The Two Are OneAikido’s taijutsu, body movements, are based on kenjutsu, sword movements. It is impossible to separate the two. #aikido #taijutsu...
Jan 21, 2019Keep Your Distance... Maai - the proper distance between you and your training partner. #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Jan 14, 2019The 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 7, 2019If 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...
Dec 31, 2018Don't BlockOnce 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 24, 2018the 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 17, 2018ShomenUchiWhen a 5’2 trains with a 6’3…. Some adjustments are needed…. #aikido #martialarts #shomenuchi #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon