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At least during class, Please keep your hands away from your nostrils, mouth, ear canals, or anus (yes, anus… we had a kid with his hand down his butt while the sensei was demonstrating a technique). Just basic hygiene people! Kids and adults! #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon #aikicomics

Awase means "come together". The concept of Awase is to merge into an attacker’s movement and take control. Not by attempting to directly oppose power, but by merging into the power and disabling it. Imagine trying to stop a runaway car rolling down a hill with no driver. Standing in its way and trying to stop it by physically overpowering it will not work, and most likely end badly. However, running next to the car, jumping in, and applying the brakes will result in stopping

It’s been a while since I reminded you that - Running Sucks! #runningsucks #cupcake #clown #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon #aikicomics

And you actually have to feel it!!!... Don’t tap out too soon. A sincere uke, resists to the level that helps nage to improve their skill, and he shares responsibility for creating martial intensity. By receiving/accepting the pain (assuming nage is applying the technique with sensitivity) you build endurance and become stronger, physically, mentally, and technically. #tapout #pain #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon #aikicomics

Learning how to properly fold a hakama, when you first start wearing one, can be daunting. These clear instructions might come in handy. #hakama #origami #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon #aikicomics

Applying a technique depends on the situation, the size and strength of our attacker, and our own size and strength (or the lack of it in our case...). If met with a seemingly impossible situation you must improvise - and all's fair in love and war! Today’s comic was inspired by a true story… and by my own personal frustrations :) #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon #aikicomics

Show respect and gratitude #dojoetiquette #reigi #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

"Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free: Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate." Chuang-Tzu #aikido #martialarts #hara #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

There is only one teacher on the mat during class. Talking should be kept to a minimum. #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

Ukemi, the art of falling safely works off the mat as well as on it. #bullying #ukemi #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

“Appearances often are deceiving.” -Aesop #aikido #martialarts #aesop #fable #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

Small hands need to find that extra leverage… :) #aikido #nikyo #sankyo #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

#4thofjuly #independenceday #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

Weapon training is a part of Aikido so I drew Mel with Bokken, Jo and Tanto… and I couldn’t help but think of the iconic image of Charlie's Angels. So I went for it, and now it makes me feel so much cooler when I practice :) #bukiwaza #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

All sorts of things can happen…. None of them are good :) #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

“Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.” -Sun Tzu, The Art of War #suntzu #theartofwar #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

Not a lot of extension going for him… Closing the distance/maai, momentum and timing, using the hips, that might help. #trex #kokyuho #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

How many times has this happen to you?... Let’s say you’ve got that “stepping off the line” thing down. Now you just need to remember to take your hands and arms with you as you do that… #tachidori #bokken #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

Bushido is the way of the samurai. It’s a set of values and virtues, and it’s a way of life. The virtues of Bushido are reflected in the 7 pleats of the hakama. When wearing the hakama each pleat reminds us of these seven virtues, but it would be a good idea to remember these also outside the dojo, in our off-the-mat lives. Gi - Morality and integrity To do the right thing. Yuuki - Courage and bravery If you stand up for the right reasons then there’s really no reason to be a

For women training with men there are two scenarios that sometimes come up and offer nothing but frustration… And I’m sure some men might relate as well... Your uke is a new student who intentionally blocks you, with a ‘let’s see you handle this’ look on their face. Unfortunately, retaliation is not in the spirit of Aikido. Your uke is an experienced black belt who is ‘fragile-handle-with-care’ gentle, offering absolutely no resistance. Unfortunately, retaliation is not in th

Running Sucks! Just to make it clear….Not even to save my life! #runningsucks #cupcake #bear #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon