How to Position yourself for a Fight

[@Illium75]

The stronger you become ..the more gentle you get!..:)..when watching your vids ..i always feel that you guys point out the essence of what it's all about. If there are options don't fight ...:)

[@waedjradi]

Walking away is always the best option or to even diffuse the situation with kind, loving words.

[@ralphmelvin1046]

Very well said my friend😁

[@waedjradi]

Ralph melvin 😔 🙏💕

[@edzanjero353]

Bullshit.

[@MrDeivisonCR]

I like when the training aikido flow is in the greem place. I watch Aikido flow in always! I'm from heart of Brasil. Thanks for their dedication in Aikido! God bless u!

[@xl_akash_lx]

I am Karate Black Belt, but as for me karate is more useful for offensive in street fights rather than countering, I am learning Aikido as it is more peaceful, requires less brute strength, and it is good in countering opponents. I personally recommend Aikido.

[@neillockhart8763]

You guy's are incredible, you are very pro active, positive and deliver content in a very clear and concise manner. Well done. My family and I live in Australia in a regional area with no access to Aikido practitioners, I have three teenage daughters who would benefit greatly from learning the philosophies and techniques that Aikido has to offer, not to mention the cardiovascular benefits. It would be amazing if you guys could offer You Tube classes each week ie Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 that teenage girls the world over could join in and learn how to defend themselves against trouble and learn a philosophy that teaches how to be a better human being regardless of race, religion or social economic status. Thanks again to you and your team, I know how much effort goes into producing something like this, it is an amazing community service, that actually saves lives.

[@azuspointofview5110]

Thanks Neil, I am glad that you appreciate what we are trying to do. Maybe in the future we will look into some online classes.

[@markskayff]

This is a great video. in Aikido we are always concerned about where are we positioning our hands and arms before something nasty happens. Usually the aikidoka is not comfortable with the "kamae" posture practised in the dojo while in a street situation.

[@gonzatrk2767]

This is one of the best martial art's channel I had ever seen. Keep on working. Greetings from Argentina.

[@gonzatrk2767]

@@sisterzofebia382 sorry if my comment ofended you i dont have a perfect english but i was trying to say that i really liked the video.

[@gonzatrk2767]

@@sisterzofebia382 i have been martial arts for years and i know how its teached. (second paragraph)

[@asteriskcolon]

What many critics of Aikido don't understand is, all the flowy, impractical stuff they see as bogus tends to involve really smart placement, if trained correctly... in such a way where if you do screw up the rehearsed technique, you're still left in a good position for turning it around with more instinctive, easy striking and more mechanical, jujutsu-like grappling. Still, without developing that, without getting good at not panicking, without knowing how to mix it up... the only good option you're often left with upon losing control of the big, flowwy, formal throw is in that instant, to run away. Still, for a real, non-MMA fight, running away is unmistakably the best self defense you can have, even if you're good at MMA-style fighting. Concealed knives are something Jiujitsukas will always have to look out for on the street, making going to the ground a bad call when there's no referee.

[@Aikidoflow]

Very true nice comment.

[@asteriskcolon]

Kokikai, or Ki Society if you can't find Kokikai. There's nothing wrong with Aikikai either, but I'm biased, since I am a Kokikai practitioner. Aikikai is the most popular, so it might be what you're looking for. For me, Kokikai is less technical and more about controlling your opponents posture, etc (we train with resistance, but usually (mostly) without atemi (strikes)) Aikikai, from what I understand, can run the risk of reducing techniques to a series of mechanics, which, for the most part, is not a good thing (except, to learn... it's okay to reduce a technique to a series of mechanics. But to get it to the point where you can do it reliably, it has to be a living, breathing grappling technique, where each throw is a little different than the last (but, follows the same basic outline, if possible)). YMMV with Aikikai and perhaps some are better about that than others. Really, it's probably more about the individual school or instructor moreso than it is about the style.

[@assaparan2214]

Akidoflow clips are well produced , and provide good and useful self defense instructions .

[@claudiap1828]

Gentlemen, I just want to thank you both for the great aikido videos. I hope to start training in aikido soon. Looking forward to more videos, keep up the good work.

[@marceldegraaf3824]

Azue I am a doorman from Australia and I was just watching this old clip and you said at the first time you got into a trouble you forgot all your training. That does happen . With me, however, I have many many years of training under my belt, and every time I got into a blue. ( blue in Australia is a fight. I don’t know if you know that ) I always get nervous sweat , Adrenaline shot through your body, makes your hands shake. Your opponent sees that and thinks you’re scared and you are , you don’t want to get hurt you don’t wanna lose your front teeth you want to get stabbed but when it starts your training cuts in straight away and you feel totally at ease and you know exactly what you’re doing That’s how I feel anyway. P S I do enjoy watching your clips.

[@scottishbanjo]

These guys are fantastic , I came down from Glasgow for their seminar ...I think you missed a treat . I would love to see them in Glasgow for a seminar .

[@rafaelsantana8167]

The channel, show new view about Aikido in situation real...Again, very nice, very nice.

[@johngr1747]

Great instructor!

[@armenmartirosyan2830]

This video series is a very dangerous one... you watch and watch and watch and can't get enough of it :)) Good understanding of Aikido, positive energy, intelligent approach and nice music just flow, thanks.

[@robertsallis2309]

Great videos guys.. keep them flowing👍🥋

[@Eric-zs9rh]

Why would anyone want to attack a nice dude like you?

[@chubbymike3372]

Maybe someone want to steal his neck

[@deedeesdriving3957]

Suicidal?

[@michaelkb8-245]

Jealousy? 😂😂

[@Eric-zs9rh]

@@deedeesdriving3957 Yes, that's the most logical

[@jamesharris1888]

@@chubbymike3372 A

[@Myamoto91]

I really like your vidéos guys ! Good application of aïkido Technics . and your teach us with funny style :) il love that, thanks Uze and On drej ;) i love Aikido Flow (y)

[@envirotekgraffitiremovalsy8432]

Great video!!!

[@MrDarrelln64]

Great video, very good advice. This guy is the real deal!

[@azu_is_my_love9355]

You are so smart and clever !

[@tyraklemm8819]

Thank you. Getting back into it.

[@lemontcoleman4168]

love you brother.

[@awiggins7031]

As usual, excellent teaching and with good humor!

[@allyourpcarebelongtous8744]

your channel is the only one I've seen where you're constantly trying to maintain a pose of self awareness. In other words, a lot of moves you engage in are designed to make it clear that you're not the aggressor and a lot are designed to spare the attacker.

[@caresmonster5151]

I make my first move I toucht the like button before I starting watching ds I like you sir...allways following your vedeos from mindanao philipphines surigao del norte

[@lucasmccann9916]

This channel is awesome! Keep it coming!

[@kennethjordan939]

great video ... keep up the good work

[@gregoryrohde]

These videos are so good. So realistic. Thank you Big Bro…

[@m7kaliski]

These guys are great.

[@noelbyrne11]

wish you were my instructor. .your students must be deadly like you. I mean in a good way .thanx so much .gonna watch all ur videos

[@richpurslow3283]

great video and very useful, all of these vids are great.

[@luvchrist8425]

Never wait to be attacked!! Always be ready with your Aikido training young padawan!!

[@jamiehope4580]

love these videos. can't wait to start aikido

[@DanielRodriguez-oi1kj]

me too :)

[@reytrevino8284]

I like Kenpo, Aikido, Judo, Catch Wrestling, and Boxing, so my system looks like an Aiki-jitsu with a western touch.

[@bryanleigh6497]

My system is rarely go to pubs and clubs. Not been in a fight since school.

[@fr609]

Azu it would be useful to discuss hanmi vs square stance or kamae in general. Looks like you were mostly in square stance. DaitoRyu often moves out of square stance and can be quite effective. My aikido club strongly emphasizes classic hanmi and finding and defining the line. When I've ben attacked (by as many as 6 to one) I've had success leading out of hanmi. One can gently transition to hanmi without appearing provacative. Fred

[@oscarriverapapi4364]

thanks u are the best ..

[@Eric-zs9rh]

Thanks! Yes, walk away.

[@MonkeyHerder3]

Arms out in front also prevents them doing the chest to chest thing - normally followed by a head butt....

[@69chikano22]

Thanks for another amazing vid ;-)

[@GeorgeJansen]

2:07. Love that stance ❤️❤️

[@reytrevino8284]

Good video.

[@cubingwnick5939]

Aikido and Jiu Jitsu mix would be so cool

[@silveronthehill]

Cubing W/ Nick Yoseikan budo or daito ryu (aiki) jujitsu

[@chash.4284]

Aikijutsu

[@GunCollector007]

Love your channel bro!

[@azuspointofview5110]

Thanks.

[@pyshpoak]

Good stuff,good advice.

[@plalelal]

Backup and walk away. Never turn your back!

[@azuspointofview5110]

True.

[@noelbyrne11]

fuckin brilliant, cheers mate .wish you had a gym in Florida.jesus ,you're. awesome .from a cockney paddy.

[@steveincork3669]

Great reality based defensive moves but needs to be practiced and practiced firstly in slow motion until in the event of an attack and the fear driven adrenalin spike kicks in those moves happen naturally on auto pilot. 👍👍👍👍

[@mchealey1985]

Great video as ever guys 👍 which club do you work at in London Azu?

[@gerardvoughnfaust4167]

Thats kinda useful. Easy moves but useful. Dec 2019 whos watching?

[@bradbarakabalkcon7893]

aikido is great

[@victorhugopereirasilva]

thank you Azu!

[@Guilhermersmusic]

thanks for the videos !

[@VINYLCONVERTER1]

Great thanks

[@leearno]

the initial deflection would be nice to go over slowly

[@kurtsteiner8384]

Ģood points, but dont forget they may come from behing. As we were told in militRy, hit first ask question s later it works.

[@erjkabaccino2681]

I served seven years in the brasil Army. Tank driver. I know aikido.

[@erjkabaccino2681]

Tank vickers medium inglese.

[@Txb4g]

The technique looked a lot like what we do in Krav Maga

[@Eric-zs9rh]

No, you wont' stay that good looking!!! You're doing a good job. Love your vids!

[@stonesoftheearth]

Could you guys do a very detailed video on Azu's thumb lock?

[@markebb5298]

More dark season needed

[@jdodo7052]

I used to fight with my older brother and we just brawled, I've been thrown through doors (sometimes more than one at a time) to count.

[@محمدالتميمي-ث1ك5ص]

I like ikeydo so much

[@محمدالتميمي-ث1ك5ص]

I like aikeydo so much

[@binosho]

Thank you for the video.

[@alanrobinson2089]

Nice vid as always Azu. Cant go wrong with both hands out in front keeping the guy at a distance. Btw does CCTV in your country mean monitor or security camera? Thanks.

[@azuspointofview5110]

Yes, CCTV Is close circuit television.

[@alanfreeman7374]

Thanks mate..

[@ryunokage88]

Would like more vids where you address the center of the attacker/ the attack and not the expected outcome of a confrontation

[@ryunokage88]

Quick thing to note: I'm left handed and have an adopted style of protecting from right handed attackers

[@sirrivet9557]

And keep your eyes on their arms and leg! Seriously you will react way better

[@adammarshall3721]

can you do a video about if you prefer Aikido or Jujitsu more

[@phil3038]

I've been attacked many times but usually the culprit is non human. So how do you stop them yellow and black stripy flying evil wasps?

[@Namsje5]

never give your back to the person your fithing

[@bair1382]

some of your moves remind me of Daito ryu Aikijujutsu. Have you studied Daito ryu or any other style Azu

[@DanTheWolfman]

Aikido flow I challenge u to film doing my Speed Aiki Grappling Rules 2 by 2 min rounds. Less talk more live

[@kangarooiceman3697]

Nice

[@Myamoto91]

AZU you gotta be careful that the attacker doesn't catch your fingers when you hand your hands up to keep your distance (like steven seagal could to ! :)))

[@neryfernandes6914]

Yeah. Nice. That's it

[@harryhenderson334]

Azu the Mannn!"

[@atatkfighter]

I really like this channel. It's too bad the nearest Aikido dojo is 90 minutes from me.

[@hongkong1103]

If I were you, I'd decide between three martial arts: kung fu, Japanese jujitsu, or aikido. Those three are very good styles. I'm currently trying to decide what martial art I wanna join.

[@azuspointofview5110]

Every art has something good to offer. I you have the time, try them all.

[@Drumaier]

If i would have those arms i wouldn't worry too much anyways, i'll just punch in the face to anyone even daring to look near me LOL

[@GeorgeJansen]

Edris Elbow. What up gee. 😁😁😁😁😁

[@alanfreeman7374]

Did you guys make a video this week?

[@azuspointofview5110]

We have been slacking, so busy with other stuff. We'll have a new video out this week.

[@belmondojeanpaul1544]

Siècle dernier 2 , 3 cours à alfortville , depuis 2019 pas accessible , donc vtt à la place sans casque...2022...patience peut être à clamart..en 2023.

[@tobywigley5220]

I think you need to take some time and go to ShepherdSurvives website to learn about it.

[@wolfiesgames7253]

I live in London! where did you shoot this?

[@azuspointofview5110]

Oueens park, it's round the corner from queens park train station in North West London.

[@wolfiesgames7253]

+Azu's Point Of View cool!!

[@wolfiesgames7253]

+Azu's Point Of View Also what are your views on learning aikido online?

[@azuspointofview5110]

Learning Aikido online helped me a lot but I still had to come to the dojo and practise what I had seen online with a partner. Practise and repetition is the only way to learn something properly.

[@Azazwell]

So , i know aikido its self defense and counter type.. But how to offensive in aikido way? By the way thanks so much for the videos

[@mikebenning2409]

If your shoulder moves, i can see it 😀

[@yekesolo3768]

ሀሪፍ ጥቆማ ነው

[@MrGuvEuroman]

Walk away and live another day, Too much knife culture etc nowadays.

[@shanef8728]

but theres no harm in knowing what to do if that situation ever arises which hopefully it wont, keep up good work and videos guys! Much appreciated

[@atefurshambaelijah2250]

What if you walk with a cane?

[@ariturbo4094]

Suriage hand deflection seagal aikido

[@mercury7831]

Just use the GUn dude, easy and simple problem solved.

[@alexandredupont5308]

he's m'y favourite😀

[@jackyammouni4877]

Where is Jason we haven't seen him in months

[@azuspointofview5110]

Jason is normally behind the camera but you will see him soon.

[@jackyammouni4877]

+Azu's Point Of View Great thank u :)

[@marcatkinson5187]

how do you deal with southpaws?

[@swacfan2791]

Yeah we're pretty darn hard to defend against because most of us have power in each hand from years of forced adaptations to a right dominant world. Like fighting Tyson 😂🥊

[@GeorgeJansen]

And here's an idea... Slow down please.... 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@erjkabaccino2681]

Ossu.

[@erjkabaccino2681]

Kime.

[@Jack-fs2im]

but yr dodging the punch and without that you can,t do anything.

[@mickymorton7148]

expect the unexpected ?

[@394pjo]

You are such a lovely bloke I just want to give you great big cuddle.

[@abdelouahabazouaou1188]

This is not aïkido

[@watersjg]

if you put your arms close to your body like that and you're up against a wing chun practitioner, they will try to trap your arms against your body with one arm while the other one tries to punch you in the face. :)

[@CelerEtAudax3256]

any wing chun practitioner worth their salt wouldn't be starting a fight anyway!

[@watersjg]

True. :)