Mar 14, 2019Dojo Rule #1 - Keep Your Gi CleanNo one wants to train with you if you stink! #keikogi #aikidogi #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Mar 11, 2019Starting Point...As I understand, these three forms origin in the Japanese sword-fighting arts, depending on the initial distance and the circumstances of...
Mar 4, 2019BalanceBreaking your opponent’s balance is a fundamental principle in Aikido. Without it, you will be forced to “muscle” the technique. If he...
Feb 28, 2019When all else fails…This is our plan B #kyudo #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Feb 25, 2019Some Grabbing Going OnKihon/Katai, basic rigid training, is not an easy starting point for applying a technique… more so when you’re getting grabbed by someone...
Feb 21, 2019Fashion Style - Then & NowThe hakama is a skirt-like pants, and it was a traditional piece of samurai clothing. As Japanese martial arts maintain their roots in...
Feb 18, 2019Kihon - KataiAccording to protocol, in Katai (rigid) training, the attacker gets an initial advantage by establishing a strong grip, and there is no...
Feb 14, 2019Happy 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 11, 2019A 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