Aikido Shudokan Joe Thambu Sensei - Demonstration 2008

A Yoshinkan aikido demonstration by Joe Thambu Sensei, 7th Dan, at the Inoue Hanshi Melbourne 2008 Demonstration. This demonstration features applied aikido, jo-waza, suwari-waza jiyu-waza and sannin-dori.

[@alfred8602]

as a die hard jiu-jitsu fan / practicioner i say: beautifull demo, beautifull art.

[@ABCMontreal]

as a practioner of yoshinkan aikido for 16 years, I can tell you that this art is extremely efficient. I have met and trained with police officers, military, etc. in Japan, Canada and abroad who use yoshinkan aikido as part of their jobs to neutralize an attack with extreme effectiveness. It's apparent that you do not have real personal experience with this art, and I would encourage you to open your mind and try it!!!

[@bfnew4440]

I'm in the army. The hand to hand we practice is largely based off BJJ & Thai boxing because it is proven to be effective against a 100% resisting opponent

[@stephanvishnu427]

@@bfnew4440 what? Military doesn't really use those type of style. They use Kalli and mostly is aikido and even karate. I don't know maybe ur in a wrong army buddy. Hand to hand combat is Kalli dumbass

[@bfnew4440]

@@stephanvishnu427 OK tech support

[@yoruketseki]

Thambu sensei's Aikido is powerful and impressive. He seems to be an effective teacher (I learned a lot from him in one day) and he's a very interesting person (really nice and really cool).

[@shanegopee11]

Been practicing Yoshinkan for 16 years and Shodokan for 2 years. This just shows how practical and effective Yoshinkan really is!!!

[@tomikikai]

Although I am a Tomiki Aikidoka I think Joe Thambu is one of the finest Aikidoka around today. Fantastic demo.

[@TanrenDojo]

Fantastic!! loved it much respect!!!

[@gregorysukroo7167]

Respect and gratitude to Sensei Joe.

[@LoveFix2558]

This is more like it! 👊🏻

[@hengmas1]

I going to learn Aikido by this week in My hometown in Malaysia.

[@MyRoxyyy]

damn, this guy is bad ass.

[@taceted]

I take it you haven't actually tried it? Strength is not a factor, size is not a factor. It takes little energy from oneself to lock the attacker up and put them off balance, and not necessarily in that order. I'd say very efficient.

[@ABCMontreal]

Mr Awakener, I'm not familiar with Turner-sensei' technique, but I don't think you're talking about the same style of aikido? Thambu Sensei trains & teaches Yoshinkan Aikido, whereas I believe Turner-Sensei is quite likely Aiki Kai style? If that is the case, it would be like trying to compare apples and oranges. My suggestion is for you to try Riot Police or Senshusei training at Tokyo's Yoshinkan Hombu dojo, or try challenging or sparring with Takeno-, Chida- or Thambu-sensei. Good luck! lol

[@faard]

nice skills u have

[@ErnestWarrior-dd6ro]

Power .

[@senseistrange]

@Chubearishere Looks like yoshinkan. I am willing to bet Shudoakn is their groups names. Don't confuse with shodokan, a totally different style.

[@smoothtalka6204]

This is called bullshido!

[@frogzie]

@TheNascar42:"Sorry but you lost the doftes of aikido. This video looks like something like personal defense" Isn't personal defense part of aikido? @crunchytoast76:"Is a tense and low guard really optimal?" I would tend to agree with you, it's probably not that optimal. Aikido is not cage fighting; its aim is rather to stay alive or being able to defend the people you love. One of the best guards could be hands in pockets. Then assailants would either think that you are an easy target, attacking you without much strategy and therefore easier to neutralise, or assailants may think you've got a weapon and just turn away without a fight.

[@Noodle009]

You have a mind like a child. Aikido is more than what you see Joe Sensei perform. Google Aikido Ki and maybe you will learn something and open your eyes. However, don't try to understand it because with your ignorance you will never understand - because you already dont believe in Aikido. Maybe one day you might get the chance to meet a true Aikido Master then you will think different of Fake-ido.

[@the26thhour]

@packoftwenty Hi 8) Just so u know (as in I'm not trying to be a dick), a mate of mine was head doorman for yrs for a very popular bar in my city He's a kickboxer After yrs of xp he said that Aikido, Hapkido, Jujitsu, Kick Boxing & basic Wing Chung where the best things he saw on the street but Aikido students where the only one's where age, size & strength seemed to be irrelevant to their ability to defend themselves. Again, just for info's sake 8)

[@Chubearishere]

Wait a minute. That's Yoshinkan Aikido not Shudokan. Am I wrong on this?

[@DeclanLestat]

That's Kamae.

[@Keklapis78]

Fake

[@PhilipZeplinDK]

Clearly martial arts aren't for you. Go practice ballet.

[@ebakindeji5941]

And clearly you're a fucking idiot who has never trained in Aikido to be able to make that comment. How many ballet dancers "dance" on their knees stupid?.