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May 27, 2019

State of Matter...

Katai (rigid), or Kihon(basic), executed when you receive an attack static (grabbed firmly), and there is no attempt to evade it. Ki No...

May 23, 2019

Dojo Rule #9 - Be on Time!

It means - Don’t be late to class, unless completely unavoidable. #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

May 20, 2019

Soft Eyes...

Poor eyesight just might be an advantage. If you can’t see well enough to focus on details such as the attacker’s face or hand, you will...

May 16, 2019

Dojo Rule #8 - Shoe Rack

When entering the Dojo, please remove your shoes and place them ON the shoe rack. Not AROUND it!!!... #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts...

May 13, 2019

Swinging With Care...

Always look around and make sure it is safe to practice with weapons, without breaking something or hurting someone. #aikidoetiquette...

May 9, 2019

Dojo Rule #7 - No Alcohol, No Drugs!

Never train if your ability has been compromised due to alcohol or drugs. We save the alcohol for our après keiko fiesta......

May 6, 2019

Keep Your Distance…

Maai is the proper distance between you and your training partner. #maai #aikijo #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

May 2, 2019

How to Wear Your Gi...

It’s all about tradition - The Kimono is always wrapped left side over the right. When dressing the dead for burial the right side is...

Apr 29, 2019

Hanmi Handachi

Hanmi Handachi - A person sitting in seiza defending against a standing attacker. It is said that training in Hanmi-Handachi is a good...

Apr 25, 2019

Dojo Rule #6 - Soji

Cleaning the dojo (soji) after class is the responsibility of all students, not just some… :) #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts ...

Apr 22, 2019

Always look around...

"Aikido is a way that makes one person the equivalent of thousands; therefore, when training, always be mindful not only of the space in...

Apr 18, 2019

Dojo Rule #5 - Seiza

The only proper way to sit on the mat is in seiza. #dojoetiquette #sieza #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

Apr 15, 2019

Vitruvian Mel

Special edition Mel, celebrating Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday today, 567 years ago. #leonardodavinci #vitruvianman #aikido #martialarts ...

Apr 15, 2019

Effortless Aikido - The Fantasy Scenario...

Whether it’s an Orc or just a big ugly guy… Confront their aggression without clashing, just get out of the way, and let them fall down...

Apr 11, 2019

Dojo Rule #4 - Tie Up Long Hair

Long loose hair can get stepped on during ukemi, caught under nage’s knee during a pin, tangled during a throw, yanked during a neck...

Apr 8, 2019

Rough & Careless Vs. Happy & Safe…

1. Aikido can determine life or death with a single blow; therefore, when training, observe the directions of the instructor and do not...

Apr 1, 2019

Ninindori - Why Not Two if One is Too Much...

Basic rigid training is not an easy starting point for applying a technique, especially when you’re getting grabbed by someone with a...

Mar 28, 2019

Dojo Rule #3 - No Jewelry

It can cut or injure you, or worse - me! #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

Mar 25, 2019

Your Uke Doesn’t Have Eyes in the Back of the Head...

Be a responsible nage and always look before you throw... #ukemi #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

Mar 21, 2019

Dojo Rule #2 - Keep Your Nails Trimmed

Fingers and toes!!! #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

Mar 18, 2019

Aiki Massage

Aiki massage, repeatedly taking turns applying nikyo, sankyo, yonkyo. Warming up the wrists and building endurance. That, or something...

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