AIKIDO - The way that doesn't work! - The Series

Aikido the way that doesn't work is a video that was originally made 2 years ago. although that video was about the politics and organizations that rip you off with little to no actual martial benefit. This NEW video is about how traditional aikido techniques need a serious overhaul to be updated to a modern world situation. So this first installment is on Yokomenuchi shihonage. Lenny Sly sensei of the #roguewarriors training compound and founder of the TenShin Aikido Alliance goes over why this technique is ineffective in reality. Sly sensei explains how it doesn't work and demonstrates how it can work if trained regularly. He also show us how to escape from having shihonage applied to us in a way that is not taught in any aikido system. This is just the beginning with this series, more than likely we will be filming several of these video's to hopefully wake up the aikido community and the ridiculous training methods that are taught in most dojo's across the world. This video is really not an attempt to deface aikido but more of a way to get sensei across the globe to see that change needs to be made to evolve the art of aikido.

[@OmniphonProductions]

Hey, brother! Long time! Sorry I've been absent. LIFE has been doin' what it does, and time just got away from me. Anyway, I'm less than four minutes in, and I already LOVE this video. Your point about "unqualified" opinion is SPOT-ON! Today more than ever, people who don't know shit about shit seem to have STRONG opinions about everything, AND after insulating themselves in a social media bubble comprised ONLY of people whose (equally uninformed) opinions match their own, they spout their ignorance...often very rudely...from the safety of their living rooms, and demand that their opinions be respected, merely because they exist. As Darwin said, "Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge." Scientists call it the Dunning-Kruger Effect, the all-too-common phenomenon by which the LESS somebody knows about any given subject, the MORE confident they are about their thoughts on it. The fact that you, after sixteen years of dedicated Aikido study, were willing to change your approach is evidence that (having learned more than most people ever will) you realized that traditional Aikido (and Aidido as a whole) is, by absolutely no means, the "end all, be all" one and only WAY of combative science. Only when you've learned much do you realize how much more you have to learn. I also loved that you said, "It hasn't evolved since the day he died." My first field of martial study was American Kenpo. On one hand, it' CAN BE a very effective system. On the other hand, the International Kenpo Karate Association became a shrine to Ed Parker's memory, refusing to change or add anything, so what he left behind is all there is or ever will be of the IKKA. Thankfully several of his first generation students have kept the ART (rather than the system) alive through growth, experimentation, and innovation. Many of them are...frankly...crap, but some are VERY effective and absolutely in line with Parker's intended legacy of constant and perpetual improvement...of the individual AND of Kenpo as a whole. Of course, as mentioned above, the only way to tell the quality from the crap is to actually study its REAL WORLD effectiveness...and understand (right out of the gate) that no single system is perfect. I'll try to keep my long-winded nature under control on the other videos, but I suspect I'll be giving the thumbs up to all of them. My only criticism of this one is that, in practice, the Japanese character "Tsu" is generally pronounced as though the "u" weren't there. Thus, "Tsuka" sounds more like, "Ska," (like the music), and "Tsuki" (a thrusting sword or hand) sounds more like, "Ski," (like the sports equipment). Of course, this fine details is largely trivial in this context because how you SAY it has no bearing on how you DO it. As for Yokomenuchi Shihonage, who the hell actually attacks the HEAD with a CHOPPING hand?!?!?! OF COURSE, the Shihonage is bullshit because the Yokomenuchi attack itself is bullshit...big and telegraphed OR tight and compact...it's a stupid way to open a fight. A GOOD Yokomenuchi to the clavicle MAYBE, but the head?!?!?! No way...and even the clavicle shot is HIGHLY unlikely to be an opening attack; it will come only after an opening is perceived or intentionally created during the fray. Finally, I absolutely LOVE that you point out all the other techniques to which your Shihonage counter-attack attack applies. Martial Arts are...first and foremost...PRINICIPLES of movement, and just a a lever can be used in a number of situations, so can just about every EFFECTIVE martial principle. I've basically been off You Tube for the last year or so, and THIS is the first subscription video I opened. Hell of a good, "Welcome Back!"

[@paladanfourstars6892]

Thank you for this valuable information

[@RandAlthor939]

Love the way you keep it real. I have trained aikido for 30 years tomiki for 30 yoshinkan for 8 . We also practice boxing and jujitsu in my school . Aikido works and I love the fact . You don't listen to the bullshit. I have worked as a prison officer for 10 years .used my aikido every single week . It works. Keep it real Mr sly.

[@tinoh543]

Thanks for teach free with big heart teacher!!!

[@prpltchk]

Amazing. I've remembered one of the aikikai documentary with Christian Tissier. He said a few words on his teacher Yamaguchi Sensei, that there were things he didn't want to do. That he would never have shown haihanmi katatedori maybe only for nikyo ura but for him it wasn't a real grab. He would never have showed shomenuchi iriminage because for him it had no meaning. He might have asked for it during examinations but as an 8th Dan holder he didn't want to do it himself. Same goes for all aikikai knife techniques according to him. What I'm trying to say here is that high ranked aikikai-guys have no illusions but it's a lot easier to sell a so-called practice full of love, peace, harmony and no injuries for some kind of fitness, than an a real practice full of blood, sweat and probably injuries for having some real survival opportunities. Once again thank you for starting this, i do hope to see more from you.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

+Петр Чупров Keep watching the channel there's more coming.

[@timevans4976]

Omg I’m so going to be the black sheep when I walk out of shionage on the yudanshas this week. I’ll never get 3rd kyu luv it keep doing what your doing Lenny

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

+Tim Evans Wait till you see the next installment of AIKIDO the way that doesn't work.

[@nicholaspeters6943]

Thank you Lenny for you time and for sharing your knowledge about Aikido techniques.

[@369.0]

ignore the negative comments...Follow your heart and do what you believe you are to do... practically all you hear in martial arts is rivalry ["my style is better than your style"...it's been going on since martial arts began]...Ignore it! don't waist your time with it and don't let it stress you out... You're doing a good job! I honor you!

[@unbroken1570]

I can't believe I am seeing this just now: after so much training! Thank you for your work and kindness to share it, I will try to improve my aikido using this.

[@asperger-autism-vlog]

Yuh guys too wicked!!! MADNESS!! I can not get enough!!

[@adamcorcoran7338]

Many of these MMA meat heads have no clue what REAL Aikido is. They watch a couple of KZbin videos showing weak passive demonstrations of Aikido. There is a very hard combative side of Aikido that is devastating. Make all the jokes you want about Sensei Seagal. But his Aikido is extremely effective and brutal. And thank you Lenny. You are 100% correct.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Thank you for your post I really appreciate it.

[@puertorico2224]

They will never find the light at the end of the tunnel because of pride. They do not want to be humble and admit that the ways that they are being trained is not practical in the real world. Your method is perfect. You are showing the mistake of the ignorant ones. Awesome work brother.

[@2gunzup07]

I don't care for traditional martial arts much but you sir is doing a great thing for aikido. Getting rid of the bs. Keep spreading your modern stance on aikido. Alot of styles need this approach

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Thank you!!

[@2gunzup07]

This man is the best thing that ever happen to aikido. He's turning a outdated MA into something that works

[@Defender78]

So why do so many Aikido trainers (Lynn Fabia, Corky Quackenbush etc) continue to perpetuate the soft-attack methods and not amp it up to modern standards?

[@2gunzup07]

@@Defender78 stuck on stupid. And close mindedness

[@ebakindeji5941]

@Defender78 Because unlike lenny sly, those idiots that you mentioned are not teaching people self defense, they're just taking people's money and helping them to get themselves killed.

[@kdunagan100]

LOVE this series. Well done!

[@cinnamonjava9115]

Keep this series going. To move aikido foreword we’ve got to challenge the “traditional” methods of training.

[@christopherreynolds5255]

Hey, man ! Keep posting those videos ! As an Aikido student who couldn’t continue due to financial reasons and other life situations, this is more help and education than I would’ve had paying for a class. Not knocking what I did in the beginning, but the information you provide allows my training to continue. Thanks !

[@thunderknight69]

Adjustments are Improvements! Thank you Sensei for showing all of us your improvements.

[@victormoyano6018]

Thank you sir. I love it. Keep doing what you do.

[@MarcoGenicolo]

Nice. True information. Everyone who seriously try to improve your own Aikido should pay attention. Thanks

[@winfredgamble2631]

I love your real practical teaching. This can help to save someone life. I appreciate your teaching.

[@dejohnnelacy254]

You'll lose YOUR life tryna use Akido in a street fight. Go with Judo instead

[@daveward8026]

Your videos and your Aikido are awesome! The hell with the keyboard commandos. Keep it up!

[@valeriaferrariacciajoli]

Many thanks from Italy, sensei Lenny!!!😊

[@matkasim]

Please write a book on how Aikido should be taught. valuable . your point on sooka is spot on

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Thank you

[@MartinShihan]

Thank you Lenny for making Aikido practical, effective and showing how to improve the weak points. Martin Acton from Northern Ireland. You are doing a great job Lenny.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

+Martin Acton Thank you Martin!!!

[@vaughanmacegan4012]

Thankyou for making this video - it was eye opening.

[@mvseven9438]

Thanks as usual Lenny! Much appreciated.

[@rasehum7802]

This is awesome and i love your videos! Been inspired with your videos

[@Zack1440]

Awesome, thank you for sharing.

[@rasulhajiyev4362]

Looking forward to see your new videos 👍

[@TheBudoAcademy]

Great stuff !! Love it

[@dannydortch5196]

Awesome video, thanks for your instruction

[@fredkettenis2940]

No matter what, you are a great Sensei, respect!

[@applefarrer3667]

akido is a beautiful art and i salute u sir for teaching us the usefull new techniques and making aikido work more effectively

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Thank you!

[@nirbeno661]

Dear Lenny, I`m pleased to watch your videos. I think you're doing great. really !!! I`ve been training Aikido for 23 years by now, and lately doubts came into my mind regarding the effectiveness of aikido in real life or Vs. other methods. I`m so happy that I found your channel as I can really comprehend how aikido can be the most deadliest and effective martial art, with the right attitude. I really gained back my confidence in this art and reaffirmed the path I`ve chosen in life. To my opinion (mine and only mine) traditional aikido is an essential perfection path to Tenshin-Aikido. Personally I think that only now I can comprehend and understand the true essence of your teaching. I encourage you to go on with your way . You are doing a real contribution to aikido around the world, And I`m sure it will cause many student to go on with Aikido. As you might know, there is a cosmic law that whenever a good thing , or something with great value to mankind , or something that encompass great energy in it is about to manifest itself, there will be difficulties, there will objections, there will be criticism - this how it works. This is a key factor to measure your success. I`m very sorry to see that people`s comments or criticism makes you that angry. Do not waist your energy on it - just acknowledge it and keep using it further evolve and go on with your amazing project. And from my stand point of view, even Ten-Shin- Aikido includes the principle of love peace and harmony, As your colleague from AIKIDO-FLOW said: aikido always gave him the choice to be in control and to finish a fight without real injury or hurting other people. Same is with Ten-Shin aikido, if you lock someone`s arm you can always give him the choice to finish nicely before utilizing the full power of Ten-Shin aikido. I wish I`ll have the time & money to come over for some classes at your place, or maybe we should think of establishing a branch here in Israel. Wish you the best. With all my heart

[@mergsTM]

This is going to be a fantastic series!

[@jameswalker8446]

Good video thanks for taking the time to do this

[@globalsecurityexpert]

Fantastic explanations..

[@koden24]

I see not only the love, but the true essence of your budo Brother! Thank you! Your absolutely right!

[@richierich107]

good stuff keep coming with the videos

[@takuforts3492]

I practice Aiki-jutsu and we conform to this ideal of practicality, i wish we had more a Tenshin Aikido in England. Keep up the good work. Adapt and overcome!

[@retnopalupiwicaksanengnaya4276]

I love Aikido, and I love watch your videos

[@sebastianzanini699]

Great sensei !! I am aikikai practitioner and I love your videos. I think the same as you. After seven years of Aikido practice, I continue to review the techniques very little and discover Uke's excessive collaboration. It seems that in practice the only one who knows aikido is the Nage ... uke is a poor guy who from the first contact resigns himself to be defeated and projected. He does not offer any resistance and seems to have no intention of fighting for his life but only waiting for him to finish executing his technique. As a long-term practitioner of Tae Kwon do and Wing Chun in addition to aikido, I put in constant contrast the aikido techniques with the ideas of other disciplines. Because the reality is that it is not art that fights but the person with the totality of incorporated knowledge. A big hug and I congratulate you for your videos and your Aikido !!!

[@BODYBYSTRUGGLE]

This brother is so hood and real. I love teachers and practitioners that take their art and build on it. So many martial artists think it is suppose to remain the same through the years, ITS NOT, IT IS SUPPOSE TO EVOLVE!! Much Respect!!!

[@MrThuggery]

Nice work Sensei...no bullshit approach, love it.

[@pbziegler]

I trained in aikido for 15 years and it always seemed to me that my techniques worked great with experienced training partners but with people who didn't know how to move and fall it wasn't a great martial art if I expected to use the techniques as practiced in the dojo. I did learn a lot that I might use on the streets but not much from the formal techniques. This was great to see

[@danielccatalano3059]

Lenny your the man 😀👍i dont have much experience in any martial arts but i think its so aweaome that you are trying to help people ...the world is a dangerous place now..and i think its so awesome of you to show people how to deal with certain situations...i love your videos ...thank you sir for what you do..we need more people like you in this world that actually give a damn...you rule...thank you 😀👍

[@gr888dad]

You are an awesome person Lenny please keep up the great work.

[@ianpulham3624]

Very interesting, as always. Thank you Lenny.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Thank you. I just film a great video this morning, it’s a 2 part video on live resistance. I’ll be uploading that within the next 3 days or so.

[@ianpulham3624]

@@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13 Looking forward to it Lenny. I do feel it's a pity you feel you have to justify yourself quite so much at the start of some few videos. I am simply grateful that you are willing to share your knowledge and experience. It always gives me a great deal of food for thought.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

No thank you!!!!!

[@stevestanley5183]

that's it i'm coming to Chicago. Get ready Lenny. When i get there hopefuly you have time for a cup of coffee:) Thanks, for sharing.

[@MartialArtsJourney]

Awesome video Lenny! Good luck with the series

[@seanbowring5021]

I come from a hard style karate, and the past 17 years have crosstrained in aikido. Fortunately, my aikido instructors have been not the usual kind and my primary one in tune with real world violence. Lenny's perspective and aikido is realistic and goes to restoring this wonderful art to it's true practicality. Keep up the great work, mate.

[@mindprep7956]

Love the video and you prove the point well. I hope I can fine the rest of the series.

[@spiraldoyle6925]

Damn that dude needs to get laid.

[@spiraldoyle6925]

Relax bro.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Who are you telling to relax

[@scottrose5012]

I have really enjoyed your Aikido videos, I really like the way you promote the true Budo (war art) aspect of Aikido. I've practiced in many dogo's the past 45 years and had the honor of meeting and training with several of O'Sensei's students while they were still living. How you are progressing in Aikido reminds me so much of how Gozo Sensei and Nisho Sensei taught their versions of the art after training many years with the founder. O'Sensei spoke in an ancient form of Japanese which many of his students didn't understand so just by watching and being thrown by O'Sensei is how they learned. All these great men had one thing in common that I see in your art and that is Aikido is teaching a martial strategy that teaches one how to survive a situation an enemy is attempting to do major bodily injury to you or a loved one. Atemi is 80% of Aikido, if you watch pre-war movies of the founder you can see clearly that O'Sensei used atemi before progressing into a technique. This movement today with Yokomenuchi Shihonage is wonderful and years ago I accidentally did this technique of reversing the four corner throw. Nisho sensei once told me that in a real situation you most likely will not even do any technique that you practiced in the dogo, you will do what ever comes spontaneously through you, you will just react without thinking, you will do what has become second nature to your particular body style. So, thank you so much for sharing your progressive version of Aikido and keeping it real.

[@MrAlasoft]

Excellent !!! ..

[@MrGigi1970]

really like it, graet application of aikido.thanks

[@magnuman008]

Great commentary Lenny!

[@orlandorivas4245]

Hi! Just started practicing the art I respect what you trying to do. You make sense! Utz!

[@btdt47]

I've watched your videos for a number of years and I've found them very instructive. I always had my doubts about traditional aikido. It always seemed that some of the techniques required the co-operation of the opponent to work. Keep on doing what your doing.

[@budo51]

I like your pragmatism , very eye opening. Thank you.

[@Alecsweet3057]

Need more of these videos, alot more. "HOW IT DOESN'T WORK".

[@raymondcoolen5400]

Hi Lenny. I want to say that I like your honesty and no bullshit attitude. Unfortunately you're just one of the few. Love the stuff your are showing and the way you think and addapt the things you know to reality. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Amsterdam

[@roberth9704]

Thanks for the info bro

[@Ejaazi]

Lenny, I have been saying this for years! Great video! I need to get up there or get you down here for some serious training and a good discussion.

[@LoverAToZ]

With Respect You Are A Great Martial Artist. Great Video.

[@stevehoag232]

@roguewarriors #roguewarriors Sensei Sly, you nailed it with this video. I've been teaching Aikido for several years and have seen first time students instinctively twist out of Shihonage with experienced partners. You gotta lock up that arm and close the gap quickly (dropping the hips also helps). Love your approach and videos, keep up the great work - it's about time someone spoke up for those of us in the Aikido world that see the disconnect between what is typically taught and reality! Right on brother.

[@stevehoag232]

I've also taken Budoshin Jujitsu, and their shihonage is deadly and inescapable because the arm is locked up early and thrown sideways - if uke tries to resist a committed throw, he will probably suffer dislocation or a break. You would like it. Only downside is it can be damaging in the long run to uke to practice repeatedly.

[@SuperScott6666]

Hey Lenny keep this shit up LOVE IT!!! Thank you!!!

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

+David Harnden Will do Dave. Thinking about post episode #4 right now or maybe wait till tomorrow. Hmmmmm

[@mikekellock5009]

This is amazing Lenny. I have looked at getting into Akido here in England (Manchester) where I am from. There are Aikido dojo's here, but their websites look like the real old school traditional Aikido dojo's. So I am skeptical on the application to modern real world attacks like you're pointing out. I'd love Akijutsu or the Tenshin Style Aikido you offer. Just a shame your about 10,000 miles away 😒. Also seen as I know nothing about Akido at the minute, it will be hard to see what might be applicable and what might get me killed in one of these old school traditional Aikido clubs here. Keep up the awesome video's! 👍

[@jeremysy5467]

Aikido grappling and locks technique is useful, but not all of them applies in the street fights. As you have said, it does not stop us to learn other martial arts. Kickboxing or MMA is nearesr to street fighting. Combine Aikido and kickboxing, a perfect combination. Good video. Bro.. :)

[@MartialArtsTutorialsFighttips]

Great video bro

[@hkdtodd3936]

Great video! I'm a traditional hapkido guy from the Choi Young Sul side of hapkido and much of what you are showing looks very similar to The hapkido of Choi Yong Sul. I also agree that both hapkido and aikido need to get rid of the stuff that just does not work period.

[@greggriffiths9053]

A lot of people have watched aikido and see people magically flying through the air and think it's crap they need to see the way you show it they'll change their minds quickly loving everything you do.

[@davesacre3155]

Awesome job. Keep it fun and we'll keep learning. Love your vids

[@db124760]

Hello again my friend i did struggle to make my aikido work. But i did not give up. Because i did not give up on any other style that i practice.

[@isaacshorter7514]

Thank you I really appreciate you exposing the truth about The martial art of akito. You are greatly appreciated.

[@ezekielgarza1150]

as always good stuff

[@dolape7002]

Hello, I´ve been practicing Aikido for a year. I´m 49. I really love this art! Watching your videos, I´ve got to agree with you, Some technics dont work. I believe is part of the long process of learning this complex martial art. Thanks for share your knowledge with us. Best wishes, Dante (sorry for my English, I´m form argentina)

[@panosbith4582]

Sly don't bother with them, focus on your journey man, I think you are definitely going to evolve aikido.

[@allanferleyko3633]

Exellent training evolution for Aikido.

[@tercha76]

I love this guy! TCB⚡️

[@azgardian32odinson]

All styles can work if you train in fight like scenarios.. it depends on how you train them

[@bobbillings1958]

nope

[@azgardian32odinson]

@@bobbillings1958 yep

[@bobbillings1958]

@@azgardian32odinson I guess if you train in aikido using boxing techniques it will work-but why not just ditch the aikido and study boxing?

[@azgardian32odinson]

@@bobbillings1958 because a boxer cannot deal with people who grab him.. they're conditioned to re set when grabbed bro.. yeah I think to get the best of aikido it has to be partnered up with something else.. and I suppose you could get alot of techniques off with enough practice if you emulate real scenarios.. maybe when someone has already grabbed you etc

[@bobbillings1958]

@@azgardian32odinson well I actually saw a boxer deal with someone who grabbed him. He busted his nose.

[@bouamahichem6267]

Yes I saw every great video

[@SuperTool777]

For those who do not understand, every joint lock, and most all techniques have a counter attract. Great video. I have been trying to make that point for years.

[@mikelearned1628]

Well, I'm over three years late to the party. Great video. My shit didn't work against a female yudansha, (and others),out of Montana at a summer camp I attended many summers ago. Yes she was a higher black belt than me; but, she plowed right through me like I was a wisp of smoke to be blown away by she, a tornado. No teaching of meaningful atemi from my teachers. The only times I have really seen anything that would pass for Yokemen or Shomen strikes was when an attacker was armed with a bottle or hammer or something similar. Wish I had trained with you or someone teaching what you are teaching back when I was doing Aikido. I was watching a video of Icy Mike in which he was interviewing, "The Wolfman", and the Wolfman referenced you and that your stuff was good. Saw you years ago but was out of Aikido mostly from injuries but also because I was tired of practicing stuff that I questioned the effectiveness of. Great information. Thank you.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

Thank you for commenting I appreciate it mike.

[@banki1474]

i practice muay thai myself but its not a contest what sport or martial art is better they all require discipline and alot of hard work and give you an advantage in a random attack

[@canispugnax4684]

You are right. Realistic training right here, respect.

[@antoniossiganakis3478]

Totally agree with Lenny. Most traditional techniques dont appear to work in real life. I think Lenny is doing a great job on bringing us back on earth. Keep it real Lenny and keep em coming. Thanks for your efforts to educate us all.

[@pandabearlp]

I cannot wait for the series. Hopefully, it will expose the truth and Aikido can evolve the way it was meant to. Steven Segal Sensei needs to pass the torch and allow you to film ''Above the law 2''. Above the law is what brought Aikido to mainstream America. People loved the rawness of it and it's still my favorite Segal movie. There are a couple other close favorites. Out for Justice for one, but once he started learning and using TaiChi...his career fell off. I still don't think anyone knows why Richie did Bobby Lupo...hahahaha.

[@justicierapple]

I’m totally agree. There is no way this sheet can work. Can’t wait to watch the coming videos.

[@tts626]

Great stuff. I don't do Aikido anymore, but I really appreciate what you're doing. If I had somebody like you as a teacher, I'd probably still be doing it. Thank you!

[@haffoc]

Lenny, I am glad to see you stressing realistic attacks. Unreal attacks are one of the major problems with both aikido and karate. This is especially true in knife and other weapons defenses. Just a suggestion, on a minor point. At about 11.20, you say that that overhead knifehand strike to the head is meant to simulate a sword cut, and you go on to show how an actual sword cut is performed. You're right about how the actual sword cut is performed. (I have 17 years experience in historical fencing and the way you show it actually done is how we do it, not a big wide movement but direct and abbreviated.) I have always seen that knife hand attack as simulating a knife blow from above. Just a thought.

[@kurtjackson7201]

I like how you break explain how the these techniques don't work and how it really work.

[@bouamahichem6267]

good thanks

[@TheUnkBoogie]

Great video, I look forward to more of this. I did 4 years Aikikai and left my dojo because I knew a lot of what we were taught was very ineffective in real life situations as I have more street fight experience than time in traditional martial arts.. This is a breath of fresh air. Why is this still taught? Was shihonage ineffective when created as well or its trained poorly over the years (got watered down)?

[@andrewrodriguez7310]

Lenny, first of all, thank you very much for all that you share. You are so technically savvy and it is such a blessing. Which is why I'm sincerely confused why you are not making sure to bring your uke's elbow in past your shoulder, where he then could not escape Shihonage. Could you please explain why this seemingly crucial point is being overlooked or what I may be missing to fully understand?

[@davidnave4349]

Sensi I very much like your attitude and style . You keep up the great work. My studies are not AIKIDO , However My shihan is very open minded and calls things out exactly like you do.

[@ValeryKurochkin]

Big respect for your work Lenny. Thank you. Best regards from Russia.

[@SLYSCOMBATIVECONCEPTS13]

+Valery Kurochkin Thank you valery

[@1a-genekhylerivera709]

im so jealous of your hand deflections please make another video about it

[@michaelsanchez3761]

I love your videos LENNY SLY!!! You speak a lot of truth that's why I subscribed to you keep it up LENNY GOOD SHIT TELL THE TRUTH

[@n1njaintent953]

I like your spirit

[@kickboxing_mma2415]

There is one way to do shiho nage effective. Do NOT bring his arm up you need to bring your head down and twist hips... thats it he cant push you or anything... i hope this helped someone. Sorry about bad english ;)