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@anthonyrussell0912 5 күн бұрын
This is poor. It would appear you do not have a great understanding of the reality of violence.
@mraffabilityGB 5 күн бұрын
If you would specify your objection I will try to give you an answer.
@Alpha-8 6 күн бұрын
Bullshido alert!!!
@AndyRoberts-d3l 13 күн бұрын
Well done gents. Ignore any negative comments by others. Keep delivering content as its balanced honest and does show the self defence style of aikid👍
@yuriimiasnikov6204 15 күн бұрын
well if you watch this video and think "now i can stop guy with knife" - no! you cannot! Its not work in real fight. If you see the guy with a knife - just run.
@mraffabilityGB 12 күн бұрын
In previous videos I have recommended escape as the best option, but I am no longer fleet of foot. All this series concern last resort which should be the case in real life even if there is no weapon involved. These techniques give one a chance which the untrained person may not have. I think that on balance, provided that it does not persuade one to fight when one should run, it is advantageous to have some defence. There is also one's duty to others should they be attacked or threatened. Behind the execution of these techniques there are many hours of practice, so what may seem improbable to the casual observer is not necessarily so. This particular video is about how the knife is released and has nothing to do with convincing execution. In #4 we do an exercise focussing on reaction and application; it was unedited and we were pleasantly surprised at the fact that every technique was accomplished without error. It showed that we both have techniques which we favour; this may be because they are the most practical or possibly that we need to train in other techniques to bring them up to speed. In reality a few basic techniques well learned is probably a better policy than many techniques that require one to think, reaction time is all important.
@StuartJamesYoung123 16 күн бұрын
You need to pressure test these at speed. We have at our club. They don't work. Just saying.
@mraffabilityGB 16 күн бұрын
My first two videos dealt to some extent with your concern. I should suggest that it very much depends who is applying the techniques to whom. There is quite a high probability that the attacker is not an expert and your chances will be improved. I have also done some videos on the subject of overcoming resistance. I know that this does not solve the problems of Aikido, or the perception thereof, but hopefully it will encourage people to think in a more nuanced way about the subject. This video was intended to explain how the knife is removed since on the earlier videos I was aware that it looked as if the attacker was handing over the knife too easily.
@zenek2091 18 күн бұрын
Hello. Please, no need to explain yourself. Keyboard experts are never satisfied. Those who don’t like it can leave. Great job!
@wardrunaragnar5031 Ай бұрын
Look, you seem like a genuine chap, but Aikido is just too outdated for today's world. If a knife attacker is coming in fully committed to stabbing you, these techniques simply won't work. You know it, I know it, and the attacker knows it.
@simontemplarGB Ай бұрын
So we may as well not bother training any technique because all knife wielders are experts with their tool?
@mraffabilityGB 29 күн бұрын
According to evolutionary anthropology Homo Sapiens has been around for 250 000 years and I should surmise that our ancient ancestors may well have been smarter and fitter than us on average since there is no evidence of ancient fast food or video games. The basic body is the body and all martial arts are based on that structure so when it comes down to a flint knife, a bronze dagger or a modern blade nothing has changed. I imagine that our ancestors were experts in a world where only the fittest survived. Some arts represent efforts by the proles to deal with their better armed oppressors. Aikido is if anything a modern form for an allegedly more civilized world, but putting the "Harm" back into "Harmony" is a short journey.
@valeriocolombo595 Ай бұрын
The only advice I give you is to show the technique in its entirety, and not just stop at disarming. Like, at the minute 09:56 the opponent wouldn't give up since he had his arm free again
@mraffabilityGB Ай бұрын
Point taken, but once one has a lock on the free arm can soon be persuaded to let go of the knife.
@valeriocolombo595 29 күн бұрын
@@mraffabilityGB this is true, but I would still show the following to make it clear how to continue the technique
@valeriocolombo595 Ай бұрын
Keep going! Waiting for part 2: I hope that there you will show other useful techniques for disarming and taking to the ground
@Phil-ut3bw Ай бұрын
Tell somethimg about breathing Start with the 31 Kata in Slow Motion korrekt Kata is made by takemusu aiki
@valeriocolombo595 Ай бұрын
Great video!
@brentpieczynski Ай бұрын
This multiple attacker situation differs from the imposed alleged friendliness of American Attackers. Whose goal is sharing fun through the endangerment of life and limb, the American Way.
@brentpieczynski Ай бұрын
This video involves a pleasant communication style.
@valeriocolombo595 2 ай бұрын
I hope your channel will grow. You definetely deserve more subscribers, master
@justinweber4977 2 ай бұрын
A bit hard to hear, but its noce to find more beginner material!
@mraffabilityGB 2 ай бұрын
Yes, sometimes I'm further away from the mic than I think. I have done several really basic videos entitled "Starting Aikido #1-7".
@justinweber4977 2 ай бұрын
@@mraffabilityGB I'll have to check 'em out!
@researchthefacts-xm2sv 4 ай бұрын
this is bullshido lol real fights dont waot for that lol
@mraffabilityGB 4 ай бұрын
You really don't think I have n't worked that out? I see this sort of comment all the time, but if you practise nothing you aren't likely to make up something effective on the spur of the moment. There are also implied strikes which become actual if required and many other possibilities.
@researchthefacts-xm2sv 4 ай бұрын
@@mraffabilityGB there s differant ranges of fighting thats a close range but theres middle range too and far range so all differant distances require differant fighting skills if you fall down what happens then if theres more than one attacker if theres bats and knives involved you wont be twirling around like a bali dancer and showing your whole back to the assailant this is bullshido i have many styles and learnt from the best so dont teach fantasy to students when the real life kicks off they loose there life
@mraffabilityGB 4 ай бұрын
@@researchthefacts-xm2sv If you have seen a decent selection of these videos you may notice that I make many similar observations. It always depends on the circumstances; the only time one is likely to be in bare feet on a flat unobstructed surface is in a dojo. While ending up on the ground is a likely scenario one of the ideas behind Aikido is that one is fending off multiple attackers which is what the footwork combined with other factors can achieve. If you watch other videos you may see us deal with the punch more directly. The aim of these videos is to promote Aikido as a martial art with practical application so we often go from kata to something more martial. Maybe it is no good for MMA competition but it is better than some arts for fending off an attack without ending up before a judge.
@researchthefacts-xm2sv 4 ай бұрын
@@mraffabilityGB thank you for yout reply it makes sense
@simontemplarGB 4 ай бұрын
@@researchthefacts-xm2sv 👍
@mraffabilityGB 4 ай бұрын
This series was a follow on from a Basic Jo staff series which I did during covid with a view to showing practical self- defence techniques while craftily teaching the basic aikido footwork and aspects of using one's centre in the hope that people would become interested in Aikido when Dojos reopened. It was only very basic and as you can see I have my big boots on because it was more about what does one do if a maniac attacks you while you are out walking. It seemed to interest quite a few people, but didn't bring anyone into our Dojo. So it is not really about technical Aikido.
@ThatAikidoka 4 ай бұрын
Some advice for the blocking, i just realised for blocking, step away from the strike, if its coming from the right, move to the left if its coming from the left, move to the right
@ThatAikidoka 4 ай бұрын
Ah yes, Yokomenuchi, now can I see the Jo suburi? Or Jo Kata
@ThatAikidoka 4 ай бұрын
Questions and some advice: Your obi is white, why? Why is your Uke wearing black pants Your Uke is doing the Nikkyo standing lock and not the Sankyo Standing Lock Finishing lock in Keiza for Sankyo I recommend wearing a hakama for formalities and it also looks better Also I recommend putting Tachiwaza (its means standing technique) I say you were sweaty at the end, try having the towel too
@mraffabilityGB 4 ай бұрын
You may have noticed that this play list is called Practical Aikido and that we are in a park. Uke is wearing jogging bottoms to avoid getting his gear dirty, but the top is due for a wash so it doesn't matter. At the time we generally avoided wearing black belts in case it resulted in unwanted attention from idiots. My belt is quite filthy because another tradition is to let the belt go black with practice, unfortunately my waistline has expanded a bit so I have a longer black one for Dojo practice. I was sweaty at the end because it was a warm evening and we had probably been training without interruption for 60-90 minutes. The lock Uke was doing was effective. Hakama are not worn to keep them clean and also to make it easier to see footwork. These videos are partly to promote Aikido as an effective martial art and many of them deal with concepts which seem to be missing from Aikido as it is often practised. There is also an element of experiment and a freedom in training which might not be possible in a Dojo setting. We don't have dramatic music and flash graphics because I can't be bothered and also the videos are generally uncut or edited because I want people to get a realistic picture of practice rather than a picture perfect rehearsed ideal with an obedient Uke trotting around meekly and holding hands and then flinging themselves across the mat.. It looks like something anyone could do.
@ThatAikidoka 4 ай бұрын
I understand the sweat because I usually practice for 120 minutes with a 5 minute break and sweating from head to toe even though I am in air conditionining. And I like the cause you are promoting here because I usually use the Iriminage throw and kotegaishi often in self defence situations. Bring a towel and I appreciate your work🙏
@JonathanGScott 5 ай бұрын
Very interesting, thanks !!!
@duncangoodall7108 5 ай бұрын
Does Percy the Park warden ever come and ask you to get off the grass? I like your outside videos …and always appreciate practical application!
@mraffabilityGB 5 ай бұрын
The odd dog occasionally tells us off. Thank you.
@bfe954 6 ай бұрын
Suggestion from somebody who was attacked with a knife… If you’re going to train knife defense…it’s not like other Aikido techniques where you can practice very slowly and develop the speed and hope that when adrenaline kicks in that you’ll be able to perform under the pressure of a real punch. When you are attacked with a knife by someone who is equally fast/quick and athletic…I’m a 6’3” athlete with 13% body fat and quick as a cat btw…respectfully you’d be dead from the same attacker who attacked me…the ONLY way to be confident about your ACTUAL ability to disarm a knife in a life or death situation with this technique or any aikido technique (I practiced for 3 years) is to have a friend who is stronger and faster than you take a fake plastic knife and dip it in red paint. Wear a white shirt and white pants and cover the floor so it doesn’t get paint on it and have them attack you. If you’re still alive after 2 minutes it’s a miracle. Watch and see how naive you are for thinking that you can get out of the situation unscathed let alone disarming the attacker in the manner shown. Not to mention…when I was attacked it was in a narrow hallway. These drills are always done in controlled environments with space to maneuver. If you want to simulate real life in training you need actually put limitations. For example, you have 30 seconds to take the knife from the attacker and disarm them or you have to do 100 pushups consecutively. You must put pain as a substitute for the fear for your life. If you’re in a knife fight and you don’t have a ranged weapon to defend yourself with, you will probably die or come out with a life altering injury. It’s not just Aikido’s problem…it’s many martial arts “selling” the idea that by simply repeatedly practicing knife disarming techniques that you can feel confident about your chances. NO!? Professional fighters in full body armor have been attacked by lay people with real knives and experiments show that only about 40% of the time do they come out unscathed and 20% of the time it’s a life threatening injury. STOP selling people a lie that they can defend themselves from a knife attack. You can’t. You need to learn and practice breaking knees, eye gouging, kicking the balls ANYTHING to stay alive should be the first strike. THEN & Only then when they have a moment of weakness where they are slow and unfocused can you implement wrist techniques.
@mraffabilityGB 6 ай бұрын
I'm sure that a lot of what you say is true, but the point of this video is to show how basic techniques are acquired. We know perfectly well that it is not likely to be like a duel with two people politely facing each other, but if we don't know what to do if an opportunity arises we are bound to fail. While a little knowledge can be dangerous, under certain circumstances it may save one's life under others. It is like any other survival situation. Even doing as you suggest, we cannot sensibly be striking and eye gouging each other for the purpose of training and without that we are back to "sport". We are aware of strikes and so forth and always bear these in mind in our practice. I am not "selling a lie", the best advice is to avoid the situation if possible or to run or failing that find a weapon, but sometimes this may not be possible. If you read the description you will see that I have mentioned this. Another aspect to this is that unless it is an occupational hazard one could waste a life time of energy and cause ourselves injury learning something that in all probability we are never going to use. Martial art practice is a part of life, it has many positive benefits including being fun. We are not a warrior cult but like many others feel that we would like to improve our chances in this aspect of human existence, in just the same way as we might wear a seatbelt, invest wisely, eat healthy food.
@Sj-dt6vo 6 ай бұрын
I never leave the house without one but saying that it is awkward in Asda when using their scan and go.
@ryanbarney9029 6 ай бұрын
Very good training. I have a Jo from cane masters and I love it.
@yuriysemenikhin302 6 ай бұрын
I did Aikido for Multiple Years, I love Aikido, I Stand by Aikido. THIS! is NOT!!! Aikido 🙅♂ This is a Bad Stage Performance 🤦♂
@mraffabilityGB 6 ай бұрын
If you have read the description you will notice that I am suggesting a means of turning Aikido kata into something practical. From "bad stage performance" I presume that you mean that you don't believe that we are taking each others' balance. The point is to start the technique in a way which automatically takes the balance and to exploit it by continuous movement. There are obviously limitations to the ferocity of our training, but the basic principles of taking the balance, leading and guiding the "opponent's" energy into circular and spiral movements, maintaining distance /maai along with the basic locks are being observed. If you made it around 6 minutes in you might have noticed my explanation of where I was deriving the practise from. In many of our videos we do this, we show kata and application. We are also practising on 5x3m of mat. Why did you give up?
@yuriysemenikhin302 6 ай бұрын
@@mraffabilityGB I did not give up 🙂 I spend around 30 to 40 minutes doing core Aikido practice daily, I also go to Open Mat Sessions every other month, where I practice with people from other Martial Arts. I don't think that you are Not taking the balance... I KNOW! this 😏 I can see this from your footwork, posture and position. The issue you have is an "Assisting Opponent", essentially you fall for each other before the technique even takes place. This happens in 99.999% of Aikido schools, so you are not special 🤷♂ Just have your training partner Push you hard and fast, as you would get pushed in an altercation, and see how you can deal with that push 👍
@mraffabilityGB 6 ай бұрын
@@yuriysemenikhin302 And how would you suggest we work up to that possibility? We do know what to do if someone "sets", that is atemi, but on this occasion we are not practising atemi, but timing. We also practise henka waza. Aikido is not about fighting, it is about finding ways of not opposing force with force. You will find that these videos, though not always wonderful, deal with a number of these topics. I believe that we use a broader spectrum of training methods than most dojos where it is all about practising robotic techniques after one has been grabbed or from shomen and sometimes being as awkward as possible in resistance rather than committing to the attack.
@sakman8610 7 ай бұрын
On 68 years old, this becomes daily multi purpose exercises after hard days work...good for mind, body and positive attitude...Thx so much Coach...South Africa...
@mraffabilityGB 7 ай бұрын
I am delighted that you have found it so useful.
@sakman8610 7 ай бұрын
Learnt so much...thx..You are a great Coach..South Africa.
@GOBRAGH2 7 ай бұрын
Thoughtful video. Practical. I like it.
@AK_UK_ 7 ай бұрын
Can that be fine whilst your opponent is wearing a boxing glove?
@mraffabilityGB 7 ай бұрын
I can't say that the thought has even occurred to me but I don't see why not since the main point is to redirect the energy. If someone is expecting it then it probably won't work. Uke's job is to commit to the attack as though they do not expect the technique. This is just one of many possibilities as far as the Tori/defender is concerned.
@valeriocolombo595 7 ай бұрын
04:08 Excellent technique and execution, master. Anyway, overall the movement and the hand blocks are excellent, but surely there's more to it than that in a fight, also on tatami. Moves involving kicks or armbar locks can be very important too
@mraffabilityGB 7 ай бұрын
The aim is to practise a particular technique and you may notice that strikes are being signalled, but not applied. We can adapt because we learn numerous variations and can change technique without really thinking about it.
@insidethevelvetglove3919 9 ай бұрын
I think he should clear his work area first. I was worried he might break something. Still the exercises were interesting and I will try them. I wonder what he was wearing on his feet. After all in the dojo we are used to working in bare feet. It must change the dynamics a bit?
@mraffabilityGB 9 ай бұрын
A fair comment, but my aim with this video was to give a certain practical reality to the techniques and in this and subsequent videos I make reference to the possible obstructions and situations that may arise outside the dojo. I wanted to recognise that practising on a nice smooth, level mat was an ideal situation, but since everyone was in the same situation, this was something they could do in their back garden. This was made during covid when I did not have access to the dojo or a matted area where it would be lawful for me to brandish a weapon and you may have noticed the hat. My feet were in big boots on an uneven surface. I was hoping by this means to give people something to get started with which would have relevance later, the footwork, the posture and other small details which would make the movement in the dojo seem more familiar should they decide to take up Aikido.
@insidethevelvetglove3919 9 ай бұрын
It wasn't' a criticism, just the usual Brit tongue in cheek comment. I tried your drills this morning, it was a nice start to my day and I enjoyed them so much I will make them part of my routine and look forward to more of your content.
@mraffabilityGB 9 ай бұрын
@@insidethevelvetglove3919 Thank you, glad to read that you are inspired to action!
@AK_UK_ 9 ай бұрын
Unfortunate to come across negative comments here. I think these are genuine demonstrations. The question is, how are you doing it? :) what's the breakdown of the techniques used here and can it have applications only only a straight punch?
@mraffabilityGB 9 ай бұрын
I can't really break it down here, but perhaps if you watch the video on a large screen at low speed it will become clearer. In particular watch the hips and note small movements to absorb or enter. As for whether these specific techniques are applicable to other attacks the answer is that once one has internalised the basic kata, one has developed a body and a way of moving. I suspect that it is then necessary to deliberately practise these ideas to get the timing right. We need to be able to act without thought, and this sometimes happens when uke attacks in an unexpected way or we have to switch technique. In earlier videos we have attempted to pressure test techniques by making the attack variable, but there are limitations on that. In most of these videos I attempt to show a progression from basic technique to application. Thank you for your kind comment and useful question.
@mr.joedirt8583 10 ай бұрын
These guys would get destroyed by an average boxer or wrestler.
@mraffabilityGB 10 ай бұрын
Is that really the point? If we took on a boxer or wrestler at their own game and they are competent then quite probably, but Aikido is not for standing in a ring and abiding by rules or even out of a ring. I see Aikido as opportunistic, or something that suits a melee situation where for any attack that comes to you there is a response using the techniques learned as kata. The "techniques" shown here are an extension of kata in that they compress the technique. Whether "us guys" would get destroyed comes down to how good the other guy is as it does in any martial art or sport. I think that people are often surprised by Aikido when they get on the mat, though of course that depends on the Dojo. Aikido offers a balance of skills which could be an asset regardless of size, strength, gender or age.
@mr.joedirt8583 10 ай бұрын
@mraffabilityGB It's choreographed nonsense. It's Mcdojo. Every time an aikido "master" has tried to back up his skills in an actual fight they got totally destroyed. Aikido will not work unless your opponent is so drunk he can barely stand. Aikido is the most ineffective garbage ever to be categorized as a martial art.
@mraffabilityGB 10 ай бұрын
@@mr.joedirt8583 Suit yourself. Thanks for watching.
@valeriocolombo595 6 ай бұрын
@@mr.joedirt8583 stop thinking aikido is inferior. You talk like that because you've never faced an Aikido practicer on the mat
@MrJvcconstruction 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video and showing us your techniques. Unfortunately, you would never be able to pull off these techniques if dori was not compliant. I suggest you incorporate training at 80 % sometimes and then you will see how many techniques will work or not . Aikido has been so water down and so many students have practiced without ever getting punched in the face or chocked out. Need to incorporate actual live training hard and that includes most Sensei's. Forget the nonsense of you can hurt someone, the person that is going to get hurt is your feelings when you notice your technique does not work and have spent so much time and effort. One last thing please rephrase you title To Aikido Training and omit the " Dark Arts of Aikido " . Also, probably a good idea to turn off comments.
@mraffabilityGB 10 ай бұрын
This is always a criticism of Aikido and not without some justification since many Aikidoka seem to struggle to get beyond kata. The point to remember is that the attacker has no idea what you are going to do and neither should the defender. Anything can be countered if the technique to be applied is known in advance. If you have to think about it you will be too late. In most of these videos I am showing basic technique and variations on them, strikes are suggested and assumed to some extent and neither of us is operating on full power as defender. It is not hard to put the harm back into harmony as required. I have no problem with people being critical or explaining why we train in a certain way so I have no problem with comments. It rather annoys me that some Aikido channels do switch them off because they could really benefit.
@MrJvcconstruction 9 ай бұрын
I understand what you are saying but my disagreement with Aikido has been too many Sensei teach without being tested and that is what transfers over to students. Too many randoris are done with so much go with the flow movement and not tested. As soon as someone locks you up or hits you Aikido went out the door. People try to act like Old Sensei and guess what it does not work the way you thought and I guess you might say well I can give an Atemi before I perform my technique. It might work but how many time have you practiced giving an atemi - probably not much. The only thing I am trying to say I hope you cross train outside your dojo and get to feel how other people grab and hit. Just don't say you know Aikido and see how it works out for you. You will see things are a lot different. Therefore, keep training and keep it real. @@mraffabilityGB
@mraffabilityGB 9 ай бұрын
@@MrJvcconstruction I know what you mean about Aikido going out the door and only practice will solve this. I don't know whether you have seen some of my other videos where we do attempt some degree of pressure testing. I think that Aikido show its potential to work when Uke catches you by surprise with the "wrong" attack, or a technique goes wrong and you have to switch. In these videos I generally try to show the relationship between the basic kata technique and practical application. The reason we do the techniques on each other rather than me being the great "I am" is because if I cannot teach him to make the technique work against me that is a failure of technique and teaching. Teachers should be aiming to make their students excel them. I get quite exasperated when I watch tame, often light female ukes trotting around meekly grabbing wrists, not even testing their ability to put in a strike. We are always aware of this possibility and this may not be apparent in the demonstrations which are not rehearsed or scripted. This particular video is an attempt to show the possibilities once kata have been internalised. Aikido techniques are derived from joint, bone breaking and killing so ultimately testing them in a sporting way is not possible. Once there are rules all martial arts lose their true significance.
@garyhemingway8477 10 ай бұрын
I'm sure these people are comedian's. Definitely make me laugh😂😂😂😂
@mraffabilityGB 10 ай бұрын
Why not? Thanks for watching.
@mattdurham4046 10 ай бұрын
Bless you I have just bought a "hiking/walking stick"made from hazel and was wondering if there was any way it could be multi purpose 🤔🙌🙌 and then I came across your easy to follow videos thanks for making a difference and trying to help people feel more secure in a darkening world 🇬🇧👍💪🙏
@mraffabilityGB 10 ай бұрын
I am sure that you realise that in Great Britain we are not allowed to carry a weapon for self-defence. This video is primarily intended to promote an understanding and interest in Aikido and any reference to using it as a means of self-defence is purely hypothetical and dependent upon the laws of the country you are in. Of course if you face an existential threat, then as I understand it, the law in England allows for a reasonable use of force.
@mattdurham4046 10 ай бұрын
@@mraffabilityGB of course. Here in the UK 🇬🇧 we are NOT allowed legally to carry ANYTHING that is obviously a self defense weapon or any item we name as such ( disclosure and legal information done. I have a walking/hiking staff that I use due to suffering from minieres disease ( probably spelt wrong) which leaves me at times without warning a lack of balance it's like being drunk but without the good bit🤣😂. So I am all good legally. I was just impressed with the very basic and concise way you have made the videos 👍💪🙏
@mattdurham4046 10 ай бұрын
@@mraffabilityGB I worked the doors for 8 years in my younger days so I'm aware of the right to use "a preemptive strike using the amount of force I deem necessary in my own mind to stops any threat I percive to myself or other" An excellent way to introduce people to you chosen form of martial arts 🇬🇧👍💪🙏
@mraffabilityGB 10 ай бұрын
@@mattdurham4046 Thank you. Now we are back in the dojo you might be interested in a video called Jo Dori #1 and a couple coming out soon on preventing the Jo being taken from you. All the best, enjoy your hiking.
@mattdurham4046 10 ай бұрын
@@mraffabilityGB I will check them out definitely. If I subscribe to this channel will they be on here? Once again thank you for taking the time to make the videos and reply to my messages 🙏
@serkankizilay 10 ай бұрын
Thank’s
@r.villacarloschannel2379 11 ай бұрын
Nice Sensie..
@matt_v2305 11 ай бұрын
Your initial receiving distance is too close, try moving back another step. This then requires the attacker to commit to their attack. From where you are he only needs to tsuki. By starting a ittle further away you will then find that once he commits to a strike, your evasion will become easier and more realistic. Otherwise, as it is at the moment, at close range he will just follow your movement and you're a very dead samuari. 🙂 .
@mraffabilityGB 11 ай бұрын
I take your point and something I mentioned at around 3:20 when the gap had become over close, but you may notice that we are using stance of no stance generally. My take on this is that by using this stance one automatically gains the half a step entry advocated by Nishio Sensei without even moving and have greater freedom to move. I feel that it also sharpens one's reactions and ability to read Uke to pre-empt rather than react. Perhaps we shall experiment with tsuki at some point, but my intent here was to show basic technique with a practical twist. I don't really believe that in reality one is going to square up to someone with a 30 inch+ blade; I think more in terms of melee where attacks are already in motion and reaction time is limited. The problem would be to simulate this effectively without getting hurt. This standing close is a characteristic of the Aikido we practise since it is more representative of practical application.
@skiller242 11 ай бұрын
Put some gears and try it with little bit resistance. I don't think it that easy to dodge an attack so often so basing your move on dodging is very difficult to pull of.
@mraffabilityGB 11 ай бұрын
You are right that against a skilled swordsman one would not get the chance. This is how we practice the basic techniques which are tools that when an opportunity does present itself something will come out of the bag without thought. The most important part of any of these moves was getting out the way and delivering the punch to the ribs which should deal with resistance. This is an aspect of Aikido which many fail to see; the strikes are implied in the flowing stuff, but often instrumental in the applications. If we were to don headgear we would not be using a Bokken, whatever one may have seen in such films as The Last Samurai these are serious lumps of wood that will break bone.
@jamesnapier3802 11 ай бұрын
100% Bullshido
@ReikibyMike-SixofCupsTarot Жыл бұрын
I’m just starting my journey with bo training I love your training post
@igorevseev8586 Жыл бұрын
Lmao you'd be dead
@mraffabilityGB Жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting. As outlined in the description this is a demonstration of basic technique in the Dojo. I quite appreciate that in real life the attack may not be so blatant and predictable, but this is how we arrive at the basic nuts and bolts of technique which may turn out to be useful.
@Elijah_Dove Жыл бұрын
Oh dear.
@treborlegugy Жыл бұрын
It's terrible
@mraffabilityGB Жыл бұрын
Please specify.
@reyromero1115 Жыл бұрын
Nice
@DJKID777 Жыл бұрын
Why Aikido dont use kicks ?
@mraffabilityGB Жыл бұрын
Kicks are not that hard to deal with, but there are a few obvious techniques for countering them. Even is a martial art like Goju Karate any kick higher than the knee or possibly the waist is considered a waste of time. Fortunately kicking effectively is not a common skill and the best counter is to stay out of range or disrupt the opponents balance so that they cannot kick effectively. It is about the difference between a sport where there are rules which favour kicks and the reality of the relative ease with which higher kicks can be dealt with. and the potential downside of the risk attached in a no holds barred situation to using them. Kicks to be effective have to be either a total surprise or be used after the defence has been disrupted and set up in other ways. That said there should perhaps be a bit more training in that direction and I may well concentrate on this in a later video.
@goffyglos5675 Жыл бұрын
Red oak Jo?
@mraffabilityGB Жыл бұрын
Yes and hat by ASDA.
@Jameskeith1972 Жыл бұрын
Great! Exactly what I was looking for. I am self taught with the Bokken, so I might as well try the Bo? Do you also practice Bokken?
@mraffabilityGB Жыл бұрын
I do, but the object here is twofold: to be practical for the beginner and to train the body to a way of moving and being. I feel that one is far more likely to find a handy stick than a katana. It must not be forgotten that a bokken represents a ken or sword which as an edged weapon changes certain aspects of the practice and also the targets.
@Jameskeith1972 Жыл бұрын
@@mraffabilityGB That makes sense. Thank you for explaining that so well. I’ll have to spend some more time studying your videos.
@Minerban Жыл бұрын
I think your Jo looks short!!
@mraffabilityGB Жыл бұрын
I'm rather tall for the standard jo, but I tend to use it in the Dojo because it would be a bit intimidating to use a longer stick. Also I am wearing boots as opposed to bare feet on the mat.