Tag Archives: yoshinkan

Aikido balance drills

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

Last night we deviated from the norm by spending time on trying to read our opponent’s balance. Basically we were grabbed and instructed to start responding with aikido. However, we were not to throw them or complete the technique. Rather … Continue reading →

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Weapon confusion

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

Recently DJR featured an Aikido jo staf form.  In class I’ve only dabbled with the jo and really have no idea what I’m doing.  I suspect if I stick around past the first belt test I’ll have to buy a … Continue reading →

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Random thoughts on ASU aikido

Posted on October 2, 2011 by

For the immediate future I’ve decided to stick with ASU style aikido. Friendly Shodan (FS) tells me that ASU is more organic and softer than Yoshinkan style. FS started in Yoshinkan, took a break, then came back and earned his … Continue reading →

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