being soft

I recently attended a seminar. It was mentioned several times by the instructor about being soft. He said if your body is soft. It will be hard for someone to grab you. He showed us several techniques against softness/hardness. It was obvious of the benefits of being soft.

What is the perfect technique?

I have been thinking about this for awhile. I have finally realize all techniques can be the perfect. It depends on the attack, location, size of person attacking, time of day and many other variables. Any technique can be perfect...

Steven Stegal "The Lawman".....

I watched last Wed the "The Lawman". Wow, Aikido does really work in the real world. I knew it did but cool to see it for real. Steven has been a sheriff for 20 years. Now I understand why there has not been any new movies. The gun is an extension just like the broken........ cool

Training when injured...

It's so hard to know if it's okay to train when hurt. Our bodies tell us one thing while our minds tell us the truth. Or is it the other way. I am currently injuired with 2 bad knees. I will need surgery on one of them. My body told me not to train a few weeks ago . It was just impossible and unsafe. As time passed by, my mind is telling me that I can train but within reason.

The eyes...

Next time during an attack, watch the uke eyes. It's a dead give away when the attack is going to happen. Take a look and you will understand....

different kind of control

By relaxing during an attack, we are controlling our self. We relax, center your one point and then blend with the attack. You essentially need to control yourself so that you can control the attack. If you are not relaxed, you will not be able to control the attacker. It's a very interesting point to consider...

Kids in class

We have some young kids taking Aikido. I think it helps the experienced students in understanding the details of moves. The kids benefit too from the in-depth instruction. You need to visulaize the move before explaining it. We have the kids until September. Time will tell...