AIKIDO - The Way of the ROGUE WARRIOR, if it HURTS it WORKS! - Series Premier

Aikido the way of the rogue warrior is a NEW series on how Lenny Sly sensei of the #roguewarriors training compound shows us how aikido can be applied practically. We're premiering this video series with showing you how you can effectively apply the ineffective traditional munetsuki hijinage. Sly sensei covers all aspects and traditional principals of aikido fundamental's. He also demonstrates how to incorporate Tenshin aikido basics to validate the effectiveness of this otherwise non effective traditional aikido waza.

[@humbertocarnevalleneto5002]

I am a military policeman, in Brazil, in the city of São Paulo and black belt third dan, I have studied aikido since 1994 and have already used it in some real situations and the techniques used in normal training do not really apply when in real stress situations! I have been following the video lessons and learned a lot, trying to absorb the concepts and apply them in my trainings with my students! Thank you for sharing and sharing the precious knowledge !! Domo Arigato Sensei!

[@artt3165]

I'm just going to leave this out there for general consideration. The "peace and harmony" the samurai were seeking was in preparation for their eminent death. It was NOT the buddhist/zen form of peace and harmony in preparation for helping humanity The samurai where violent men seeking to find the peace within themselves to accept their chosen profession. Was zazen a part of that process? Sure! But it was zazen as preparation for death not zazen in preparation for "helping better humanity" as practiced by buddhist monks. I'm not sure what O Sensei meant people to take away from his AikIdo teachings because I don't think any of his students had progressed to the point where he felt they were worthy to be given that knowledge before his death. This is also a typical problem with training under very traditional Japanese teachers. If you've done that, you understand what I mean. You might have to hang around the dojo for 5 years before you're considered worthy to told "good morning" as the sensei passes by. So.... how long would it take for them to share their personal feelings and phiolosophy with you? Today, Aikido, like every other martial art in America, is a business. You put in the time on the mat, you pay enough in dues and poof, you're a blackbelt. That's not the way these arts were meant to be taught but for some reason Aikido people seem to think an art developed around the military combat techniques used by the samurai was/is supposed to be some kind of partnered moving meditation used to resolve conflict. The second problem with Aikido people is any opinions about "how it doesn't work" seem to evoke hostility but, if your Kung Fu sifu/shifu, or Karate sensei told you launching a flying kick wasn't very effective thing to do..... you wouldn't bat an eye or give it a second thought. The complaining about opinions of technique seems to be unique to Aikido. Just my thoughts. Keep up the good work, Lenny. Edited for grammar, spelling and clarification.

[@DeMon-pg9we]

Lenny, u are a legend my friend. I love how u are modernizing aikido with todays world effect results....fantastic ...keep it up. This is a game changer...

[@may-tecwarrior6506]

Hell yeah!!! Thank you! Ive never trained Aikido, but huge respect for it. 18 yrs of Muay Thai, boxing, Jujitsu, and a little Silat. I have said a million times to my MMA buddies. "bullshit! There's gotta be a "combat" aspect to Aikido taught somewhere", and if it isnt. Ive also stated, "look at how potentially devastating the techniques of Aikido are!".. What stops me, a striker, from distracting, or feinting, and applying these techs? Point is. Im very happy to see this, and in everyday life. This works. Furthermore, say in Law Enforcement. It gives you OPTIONS.. To control and contain (arrest), or if you must. Damage the attacker. New subscriber. Thx again sir

[@Gawain_Phoenix]

SIMPLY EXCELLENT, MY RESPECTS, THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT "TRADITIONAL MASTERS AND STUDENTS" MUST LEARN THE EXCELLENT MEASURE BETWEEN TRADITION AND EFFECTIVENESS.

[@mergsTM]

Your journey fascinates me. Arigato Sly sensei. Kudos Rod, ukemi is awesome.

[@aikidomark1]

What I love about Aikido is you can put them in a world of hurt and no damage or you can F#@& someone up and they will remember the encounter for the rest of there life .

[@aaronkhalid9852]

Hello there guys greetings from ENGLAND , I have trained with an 8th dan shihan for 6 months . I am a bouncer in the U.K and all i can say about this sensai .. Is bro you are the BEST .. may god bless u for ur work bro... please oh please keep your videos coming .. dont listen to the haters you are what aikido and the worlds needs .. if you need any help , I am more then willing to help you in any way that i can

[@aikidomark1]

That should make the "LOVE.PEACE & HARMONY " folk's happy.

[@igotsomecuddylastnight7116]

Sensei Lenny is the real deal no b.s. just straight to the point thank you! sensei for another awesome video.

[@AstrotominChina]

Great work! This looks really good...Domo arigato gozaimashita...😀 I like the way you dealt with resistance and applied the neck lock...love that technique!

[@prpltchk]

Fully agree. If you want to apply something in the street, then you must practice in your dojo like you're in the street.

[@rayhaanramsey1190]

Sensei Sly is one of the realest people in the world he calls it as it is one of the few teachers to tell the truth to talk the truth , I respect this guy completely he is the truth keep showing the truth Sensei Sly

[@brianhager2392]

I have always been fascinated by Aikido, and I have seen black belts do some cool stuff, but even my untrained eye saw a lot of "falling down" for each other and "dancing." I have seen lots of combat aikido videos etc, but nothing like what you are doing. You are down to the nitty gritty and revealed what I always wished Aikido would be! Drive on!!!

[@MrAlasoft]

'you can have peace and love .. and you can have the other way' .. Excellent !!!!

[@zoranmatic8329]

Lenny, you're giving us the best from Aikido. Thank you!

[@tedgoodman4455]

Sensei, I greatly admire your ability and the clarity of your demonstrations, via a TenShin, straight ahead, no nonsense reality. My training began in ernest in 1971 (Aikikai), but from 1975-1982, I trained under a mutual (TenShin) acquaintance of ours in Juso, Japan. I've been teaching, independently, since 1993, and therefore, greatly appreciate the value your film clips. But (I've got to air this) the amount of time spent talking, rather than showing, is really frustrating. I value the art of verbal brevity. Like the ink brush painter and haiku poet, expressing the most with the fewest lines is truly an admirable goal. Enough said.

[@acquiesce100]

Ted, who did you train with at Tenshin in Juso?

[@silvergeezer7906]

I took aikido for a minute years ago, if I had of had you as a teacher maybe I would have continued. You are so right if it ain’t practical it will not work. Great teaching, big ups to you.🙇🏽‍♂️🙇🏽‍♂️🙇🏽‍♂️

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Thank you I really appreciate your comment.

[@ghosttgirlghosttspook5478]

love it, I'm practicing this,thank you Lenny.

[@victormoyano6018]

Beautiful!!! Great video to start the new series!!!!

[@krzemdar]

Hello sensei. I'm from Poland and novice in aikido training (2nd kyu) but really love the way you teach. Aikido is peaceful and harmonic in its concept, but you're completely right... it should work. Domo arigato sensei.

[@gr888dad]

Awesome as usual definitely going to practice this thank you.

[@finnmccool8671]

I was 14 in 1974 at a course in Glasgow held by Kazuo Chiba Shihan. (RIP). I always remember him saying that in martial arts, the first blow kills! My first grading to 3rd kyu that year was done by Sensei "Slim" Coyle. His main comment was that Aikido is about fighting and that I needed to toughen up! I really enjoy your videos. It reminds me of the Aikido I learned as a boy. Gracefully rough.

[@mrvengeance510]

Sure you are...armchair warrior.

[@nicholasalexanderdavies6072]

Brilliant channel and series. Works completely. 👍

[@canadianhotbod1]

I absolutely loved this video. Keep them coming.

[@daswordofgork9823]

Another great video Lenny, keep it up! I'll be sure to practice it at my school.

[@craigbolton5949]

Listen to Lenny sly this man knows what he's talking about he's about the only guy on these KZbin videos that knows his stuff he's tough and I like it keep up the good work

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Thank you Craig, I really appreciate you talking the time to comment.

[@davidwayne9982]

@@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13 He's RIGHT-- I've watched many different videos on here- and most are CRAP- including one guy that is an " aikido Sensei" going around saying it's junk and has quit-- simply becaue he is no good- and never really understood. The "way of peace" does NOT mean the art "doesn't hurt"-- if you're defending yoruself - you're GONIG TO HURT the guy-- period!!!! IF you don't hurt them- they're going kill you!!! simple. GET REAL. From everyting I see- I would give anything to be 30 younger and could come train with you-- its' the only REAL training i've seen.. PERIOD.

[@MartinShihan]

I think you are doing a great job Lenny! Thank you. You are real inspiration. You are right on the money! Martin Acton Northern Ireland.

[@bangermccrusher]

Another great video Lenny!

[@roygarcia9791]

Sensei you are an incredible martial artist. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us. God Bless

[@sabrechey1239]

Keep up the great videos! Traditional Aikido is good, but for real-life, in the street, you are spot on!!

[@timevans4976]

Yes!!!!! That’s what I’m talking about awesome!!

[@nathanjordan9125]

i love your work! great job!

[@freddavis2026]

Thank u sir for ur videos I just wish every aikido studio had your mind set of doing things because if they did the out look on aikido would be a lot different

[@fatmirkabashi3371]

Respect for you Mr. Lenny Sly

[@johnkung7608]

Good stuff , I will try that at this weeks training , keep the videos coming .

[@thehungryguy4268]

That's great. Thanks.

[@minecraftotalwar]

Great job! It is really applicable

[@justicierapple]

Well done!

[@alphonsofrett2757]

Thank you again

[@WalidWalid-gt9xe]

Tank you. Good. complete your work 👍

[@nmnsaimemark1842]

Really great video Sensei Sly. I have been studying Kenpo at a local school for the last 14 years getting myself, my son and daughter trained up and have always been interested and curious about Aikido. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge. I am reasonably familiar with the principles of torque and controlling your opponent's center line you demonstrate, and of course the effects of pain. I am going to practice this technique and the "what ifs", you so graciously posted,with my son in my garage "dojo". I am excited to see and feel it be effective. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you, sir!

[@aleczemouli3162]

Awesome! I pity the fool who would try to lay his hands on you. If Rokas would have been training aikido like you (or with you), he will still have his dojo and will be part of a movement of "modernising" aikido. I am impressed. Keep up the good work.

[@martinarroyo2711]

This is wonderful.tanks Slyi hope see you in mezico soon

[@travisjohnson7047]

Love it buddy, I got some ideas from this that may also be adaptable! Keep rockin it!

[@andycrowson1089]

Very nice. Give this a go at the dojo this week. Should be fun ( for me any how! ).

[@joeynunz4260]

Excellent stuff brother

[@wesleydietrich5022]

Lenny Sly your amazing!!! I do Salute you!! I created my own UKE dummy with long gloves at the ends of my GI or GEE sleeves so I can practice with while it loose to my height. Since I'm an Aikidoka for many years already, using Tenshin or Sensei Take's tools since I'm a regular AIKIKAI student. smoke less BRO!! so your less winded

[@aikidomark1]

You are an awesome sensei.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

I do the best that I can for all of you guy's out there.

[@williamw1332]

All looks great, the ukes are well trained and look good. Your perspectives on the modified techniques are just, and performed nicely. I can appreciate the street application for real world use. Keep up the great videos. Let the traditionalists whine. Your cameraman just needs to disable autofocus.

[@thurat04]

Nice..hope to see more practical application video sensei..

[@TheMoodyedge]

Good stuff ....as ever

[@smkdude26]

Good stuff, Think, Create, and Evolve, or fade away.

[@maurosueiro]

Excellent video as usual I really think that you should get together with all the affiliations and try to make Aikido really work, all the videos and techniques you show they really a play on the real world I really hope they can see your videos and understand what we all want for Aikido, thank you very much keep doing a great job!

[@ariturbo4094]

Great stufff....

[@jaypeesee3333]

Very nice.

[@mauricesearcy7789]

love it i love it

[@kevinshack2004]

Great video

[@mizunokokorojyujutsudo1189]

I can tell this is going to be good

[@jksprecast2957]

Awesome stuff. I know it all works but as you know all situations are different and require other techniques. Keep up the good work.

[@rogerbyrd3524]

I’ve been in Shorin Ryu for many years and I came across your videos a good while back and have thoroughly enjoyed them. Our style is close quarter defense. I totally agree with so much you say regarding if it works use it. If it doesn’t then transform it. Make it work or discard it. We have some pretty brutal bunkai and also realize some of it needs some revamping due to how a real street punch grab attack etc is really going to happen. My son is about to become a police officer and he’s in the academy now. But he wants to learn from me also so I want what we do to be effective. No waisted movements. It’s all about body shifting timing and accuracy of technique. Trial and error in the dojo garage gym etc. not out there where it’s too late. So I believe you have some great effective stuff here and I’m not an Aikido guy so I can only speak from what I know. I’ve also recently come upon small circle jujitsu so I love our Okinawan katas and our bunkai but I also want to know how to be better if I need to in a street situation which I hope never happens. So PLEASE Keep it up !

[@jackmcmurtrie271]

Lenny ur the freaking man!!!!! I just love ur videos ur a skilled legend that i will always admire people are they that freaking dumb lol i guess keep up with ur videos thier very much appreciated!!!! Love ya bro you and ur guys you all do great ty again!! Ur friend jack

[@justinwallace269]

This could work for so many different situations in real life. Whether it's a shove to a sucker punch, if the person's arms come at you in any way, you can deflect, smack, and circle around for the arm crank flip. People tend to underestimate how disorienting it can be when you're flipped onto the ground like this. They're wide open to a knee to the face or any number of submissions inflicted by someone in a dominant position. MMA doesn't prepare people for real fights because it's predicated on the notion of a fair 1v1 with no clothes and a ref. In real life, what you want is a fast, effective concrete sandwich with a side of fuck-you to the face. As always, loving your work, Lenny. Hope all is well and the content continues in the future.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

What a great post Justin. Thank you for sharing that with all of us. God bless and I’ll be back hopefully soon.

[@benjaminpujols1914]

I totally get where you're coming from there's so many haters out there and they just can't bear the thought that somebody could be telling the truth about something and proving it

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Exactly

[@dannydortch5196]

Hell yeah! That's what I'm talking about! Backfist into a hard slam! That'll definitely leave a mark, lol. I absolutely love this. Aikido according to Sly! OSSU!!

[@RaffyAyala]

Love it

[@Phandiw]

I'm nobody and I'm going to go back to shutting up, and lurking, but if you are a newbie, enthusiastic off of Lenny's videos, and deciding to practice the techniques that work, please DO always apply the love peace and harmony aspect TOWARDS YOUR UKE. Apparently in the past there used to be injuries in some dojos with the joint locks and shit, and the most important thing to remember about the techniques which actually work is that SOMETIMES, unskilled non-compliance can result in injury and breakage. When practicing the real shit start off even more gently than you'd "gently" mimic a punch into a motherfucker's face, and go from there; if you're accustomed to traditional shit that can't fucking do anything even if you put your back, butt, balls, legs and dick into it, and you go to change or adapt it to one of these techniques with full force out of nowhere and surprise your uke or just drop it on him even when he knows it's coming, you'd probably be surprised how fast you could lose a friend or get a lawsuit.

[@IbrahimKhalil-bt9yh]

I would focus on merging aikido against grip fighting and grappling, like a black belt judo, and then think of clinching the boxer and working the aikido from off the clinch. I think pressure testing like that would be very effective

[@Shinbusan]

and how it works for you. Asking as this is my goal as well. Regards.

[@thecounsellor1521]

My sensei here asks me to go for a blackbelt. But I am not interested in getting one just for the sake of getting. Because all I am learning is always textbook guideline peace harmony. In real situations there is almost impossible. But with your video, always practical situations and that really gets me going! Well done!!!

[@bobbyb7892]

👍 more nice techniques.🙏

[@argo60]

Love the application of the hijinage combined with the 'leg sweep'. I always laugh when you invoke the 'aikido bunnies' term ;) Classic.

[@darylprescott8130]

True Jedi master!

[@DeMon-pg9we]

In regards to this video as u said about ur surroundings.....ur awareness of ur surroundings is a tool to ur adaptability...

[@timmyabu-jaber8835]

Man amaizing

[@tristan-valiant-thor]

awesome

[@glennridgewell546]

AIKIDO IF IT HURTS IT WORKS ... PERFECT

[@eliolopez3107]

Nice move!

[@raybernard3144]

Ya don't listen to the negative comments man. Not everyone has open mind like ones that want to learn. I need to practice this stuff it's to bad I live in ct

[@jamespribble3536]

We do a slap trap strike. Witch would be your hand deflection grab backhand. I really appreciate your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@timmyabu-jaber8835]

I wish I have a master like u

[@michaelrandol1901]

Nice

[@marcpeschke4061]

If it hurts it works...nothing more needs to be said. We go by a very similar phrase...not seeing is believing but feeling is believing.

[@myrongaines5542]

good to see someone look past the fairy tale b/s and take aikido to combat / self defense

[@airenemercado286]

This is Aikido!

[@alphonsofrett2757]

I would love to hear and see the hour long rant about how Aikido should work.

[@kickboxing_mma2415]

Everything is great about that but one lie that some people are saying is "you dont need strenght for aikido" WRONG. Its true if its done in traditional dojo with no resisting but in real world... Of course it works ( its just pain) but if a guy is bigger than you itll be harder to aply the technique on him if you are not strong enough to get him in good position to do that technique. (of course strike like a punch or kick under the belt can also help) But the thing is that YOU NEED STRENGHT FOR ANY MARTIAL ART. (or youll get knocked after getting a single punch in your head)

[@MrAlasoft]

Imho .. proper practice of Aikido makes you very very stong .. and flexible ..

[@damianc80]

I wish I could learn from you at your school

[@user-sx3om1vf9u]

nice , perfect . clean in its business, clear mind, will be light or better balance among the dark and light side no stress and , we trust in you and we bealive in you , remember it ! You Have all ! What you need to Hurt Aikido with rogue warrior tehnique . and show what is real .

[@wheelinthesky300]

Lenny: Can you offer a cut-down version of these videos where the focus is on technique? I find your thoughts illuminating, but have to search the video for parts where you are actually doing any contact.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Lol yeah their on my online class platform on my website plus about 300 never before seen on KZbin training video's on TenShin Aikido. www.roguewarriorstc.com

[@Zorlag]

Looks like it can work.

[@CraigAB69]

Great video mate. Is this "elbow throw" meant to break the elbow during the throw? (With the Love peace and harmony put aside.)

[@pandabearlp]

depends on the situation. But yes, if someone attempts to cause bodily harm on you...It would be used to break it, because he is not going to know how to take ukemi.

[@mountmusashibjjnepa6280]

I respect what you are doing here. Have you ever tested this under pressure from people of other styles?

[@georgebilunka7897]

Thank you. We now have something to train with in Aikido for my street fighting course. G

[@frankbilello1910]

Lenny been watching your Aikido videos for awhile. It is only right I leave you a comment. First of all -very unselfish of you to teach. I always hated teaching Aikido! You are doing a damn good job teaching! Been training Aikido since I don't know when, and need to train more! O sensei always believed that if you need to Atemi to make the technique work, then it is pure! So I don't know what all these purist are thinking? Once again Thanks

[@HitenMitusrugi]

14:50 I call this Care Bears Aikido

[@cajunmandick2985]

I hurt after class and I therefore know that aikido is effective. Aikido is the only martial art that is allowed in the US Prison System why? because it works!.

[@MrAlasoft]

It's incredible how many people tend to believe that Aikido its' just a useless dance .. due to many dojos teaching it in pure formal way .. practical Aikido it's not only effective it's very dangerous

[@joeyg8971]

I agree, it's incredibly dangerous for someone to rely on it in a fight

[@pausetapest.v8302]

I love your aikido and how you come across because i study Aikido as well but i have a question for you. I do have a question for you what how does it work against Kickers people who practice Tang Soo Do or Tae kwon do because i have people who train either in MMA or street who still know how to kick low or high kicke and SWEEPS

[@kingshabazz1310]

Best way to defend kicks is by closing the space or increasing the space. Most high kicks are telegraphed that’s why in most fights they don’t work.

[@pausetapest.v8302]

That maybe true in some respects however if you have someone who has been train to get you before you get me it's impossible because when i was trained in Tang Soo do this was the mentality never kick above the waste.in the streets unless giving the opportunity and use a lot of hand and feet combination

[@bouamahichem6267]

oss

[@viclopeztube]

Your technique is super practical, logical and effective. The only thing is that you need a partner that knows how to ukemi for real or will get hurt.