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Dojo Rule #1 - Keep Your Gi Clean
No one wants to train with you if you stink! #keikogi #aikidogi #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Mar 14, 2019
Starting Point...
As I understand, these three forms origin in the Japanese sword-fighting arts, depending on the initial distance and the circumstances of...
Mar 11, 2019
Balance
Breaking your opponent’s balance is a fundamental principle in Aikido. Without it, you will be forced to “muscle” the technique. If he...
Mar 4, 2019
When all else fails…
This is our plan B #kyudo #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Feb 28, 2019
Some Grabbing Going On
Kihon/Katai, basic rigid training, is not an easy starting point for applying a technique… more so when you’re getting grabbed by someone...
Feb 25, 2019
Fashion Style - Then & Now
The hakama is a skirt-like pants, and it was a traditional piece of samurai clothing. As Japanese martial arts maintain their roots in...
Feb 21, 2019
Kihon - Katai
According to protocol, in Katai (rigid) training, the attacker gets an initial advantage by establishing a strong grip, and there is no...
Feb 18, 2019
Happy Valentine’s Day
Meanwhile off the mat… Which of them is your Cupid?... "There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear, because fear...
Feb 14, 2019
A Banana and the Value of Good Ukemi
Ukemi, the art of falling safely works off the mat as well as on it. #aikido #ukemi #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Feb 11, 2019
Happy New Year
#happychinesenewyear #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Feb 7, 2019
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
Happy Sleep Day
Meanwhile off the mat… I found out that every day in January is a holiday and today is the Festival of Sleep Day! This is the best...
Jan 3, 2019
Happy 2019...
#happynewyear #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Jan 1, 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
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