May 27, 2019State 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, 2019Dojo 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, 2019Soft 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, 2019Dojo 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, 2019Swinging With Care...Always look around and make sure it is safe to practice with weapons, without breaking something or hurting someone. #aikidoetiquette...
May 9, 2019Dojo 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, 2019Keep Your Distance…Maai is the proper distance between you and your training partner. #maai #aikijo #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
May 2, 2019How 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, 2019Hanmi Handachi Hanmi Handachi - A person sitting in seiza defending against a standing attacker. It is said that training in Hanmi-Handachi is a good...