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- Aug 12, 2019
Awase Vs. Roadkill...
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
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- Aug 5, 2019
Pain is Information...
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
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- Jul 29, 2019
Resistance is Futile...
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
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- Jul 1, 2019
Mel's Angels
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
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- Jun 10, 2019
Keep Your Hands With You at all Times...
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
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- Jun 6, 2019
The 7 Virtues of Bushido
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
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- Jun 3, 2019
Respect and Sincerity in Training
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
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